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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In November 1936, how long after Henry leaves saltines and ginger ale for the twins, does he come back home?
(a) 4 hours.
(b) 5 hours.
(c) 8 hours.
(d) 7 hours.

2. In November 1936, how does Naomi get hurt when Pastor Tom comes to check on them when Henry takes off when the twins are sick?
(a) Slices her thumb with a knife.
(b) Hot oil.
(c) The gas stove.
(d) Slices the palm of her hand with a knife.

3. What is Naomi mending when Henry returns after disappearing when the twins are sick in November1936?
(a) Beto's pants.
(b) Her sweater.
(c) Cari's skirt.
(d) Beto's sweater.

4. When the oil comes in in October 1936, what does Gilbert give Cari and Beto to get Hershey bars?
(a) Quarter.
(b) 10 pennies.
(c) Nickel.
(d) Dime.

5. After the first day of school in September 1936, what does Naomi fix for supper?
(a) Chicken, gravy, and potatoes.
(b) Ham, gravy, and biscuits.
(c) Roast beef, gravy, and mashed potatoes.
(d) Shepherd's pie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Wash unloading into the cellar of Turner's General Store when Naomi is told she cannot shop there at that time of day?

2. What color dress does Naomi think Tommie should make for home ec?

3. Where does Henry go after buying saltines and ginger ale when the twins are sick in November 1936?

4. What bushes does Tommie point out when she, Naomi, and the twins go to Tyler?

5. On March 18, what is Wash saving for?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the children registered for school?

2. What does Naomi hear some PTA mothers say about her?

3. What do Henry and the twins do on a Saturday on pages 85-86?

4. Why does Henry bring the twins to East Texas, and why does Naomi come too?

5. Who rescues Beto when he runs toward the oil rig just before it explodes?

6. What does Naomi remember about her mother's first miscarriage?

7. What conversation do Naomi and Henry have about groceries?

8. What does Wash do blindfolded at the river?

9. Why do the children's grandparents send them to East Texas?

10. Why does Henry take Naomi and the twins to the drilling field on a Saturday night?

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