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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. What falls out of Garnett's closet that reminds him of his wife?
(a) A book.
(b) Wrapping paper.
(c) A hat.
(d) An umbrella.
2. Why does the coyote like Nannie's orchard?
(a) It is quiet.
(b) It is secluded.
(c) There is tall grass to hide in.
(d) There are no chemicals.
3. How does Garnett refer to Lusa?
(a) Princess in a pigsty.
(b) A wonder in a field of thistles.
(c) City girl out of her league.
(d) Petunia in the onion patch.
4. According to Hannie-Mavis, why is the family afraid of Lusa owning the farm?
(a) She'll sell it.
(b) She'll turn it into something that Cole didn't want.
(c) She'll re-marry and it will go to her new husband.
(d) She'll go bankrupt and lose it.
5. What does Crys said that Lois calls Lusa?
(a) Young tart.
(b) Fancy lady.
(c) Sloppy.
(d) Gold miner.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to Deanna's dad, why do adult birds "fly around crazy" in August?
2. What does Deanna finally admit to herself, in Chapter 25?
3. How old is Crys?
4. How old was Nannie's daughter, when she died?
5. What does Nannie call the greatest invention of life?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Garnett tell Nannie is the reason that he will not reach out to his son?
2. What are some of the ghost experiences in the house that Lusa relates to Crys?
3. Even though Nannie drives Garnett crazy, why does he feel it is his responsibility to give her the shingles in his garage?
4. In Chapter 17, what remark does Nannie make that causes Garnett to wonder if he may have been responsible for his wife's death?
5. What realizations does Deanna have, alone in a rainstorm, in Chapter 29?
6. In Chapter 23, what are Garnett and Nannie's differing views on old age?
7. In Chapter 30, Lusa is finally beginning to feel like what?
8. What does Nannie do, in Chapter 20, that makes Garnett realize how starved he is for human touch?
9. Deanna finally opens up to Eddie about her half-sister, in Chapter 16. What does she tell him?
10. In Chapter 18, Lusa spends quality time with Crys. What are some things that she finds out about her?
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