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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Grandfather mean by the term "westering"?
(a) Getting a huge group of people across the country/out West.
(b) Holding on to your past when you should really let it go.
(c) Looking too much into the future without understanding how you got into the present.
(d) Learning to read the wind when it blows west.

2. How is Jody picked up and put on a horse for safety?
(a) By his arm, which has been injured.
(b) By his shirt.
(c) By his overall straps.
(d) By his hair.

3. What does Grandfather say has happened to his appetite for "westering"?
(a) It just gets worse and worse everyday.
(b) It has started to consume him.
(c) It has disappeared.
(d) It has become stronger with time.

4. What does Mrs. Tiflin claim was the biggest thing in her father's life?
(a) Serving in the Spanish War.
(b) Crossing the plains.
(c) Having her get married.
(d) Meeting his wife.

5. Who picks up Jody and puts him on a horse for safety?
(a) Billy Buck.
(b) Mrs. Tiflin.
(c) Jess Taylor.
(d) Carl.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the first dinner with Grandfather, what does Billy say makes people hungrier?

2. What nickname does Jody give to his imaginary horse?

3. When Jody is worried about Nellie, what does Carl tell Jody about Billy?

4. What does Carl tell Jody about his work with Nellie?

5. How long does Grandfather say he is planning to stay with the Tiflins?

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