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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 2, what is Earl Stambach doing when Molly and Leroy find him and give him the raisin box?
(a) Walking to church.
(b) Reading.
(c) Raking his lawn.
(d) Fishing.

2. What does Molly put in the box that she gives to Earl Stambach?
(a) Worms.
(b) Rabbit droppings.
(c) Poisonous mushrooms.
(d) Dog droppings.

3. How does Leroy first hear about the real circumstances of Molly's birth?
(a) Carrie mentions it during an argument with Molly.
(b) Another child in his class tells him.
(c) Ep tells him.
(d) He guesses.

4. What job does Carl take in Part 2: Chapter 6?
(a) Butcher.
(b) Garbage man.
(c) Baker.
(d) Truck driver.

5. Who is Mrs. Silver?
(a) Molly's neighbor.
(b) Molly's teacher.
(c) Carolyn Simpson's aunt.
(d) The dean of women.

6. Why does Leroy tell Molly she can't ride a motorcycle?
(a) Because she can't afford to buy one.
(b) Because they are dangerous.
(c) Because only men can ride them.
(d) Because she isn't old enough to drive.

7. What is Molly's and Connie's plan to win over their teacher?
(a) They bring onions to class to help them cry during the play.
(b) They plan to earn As.
(c) They buy her a gift.
(d) They write their own play.

8. What does Molly do to Carrie when Carrie tries to teach her about canning?
(a) She hugs Carrie and thanks her.
(b) She yells at Carrie.
(c) She throws fruit at Carrie.
(d) She locks Carrie in the root cellar.

9. Who is Mr. Beers?
(a) Connie Pen's stepfather.
(b) Carl's boss.
(c) Molly's teacher.
(d) The school principal.

10. In Part 1, Chapter 5, what does Leroy discover Molly and Leota Bisland doing in the woods?
(a) Cheating.
(b) Fighting.
(c) Stealing.
(d) Kissing.

11. By what nickname does Molly call her friend Brockhurst Detwiler?
(a) Buddy.
(b) Broccoli.
(c) Det.
(d) Brock.

12. Why is Carrie disappointed that Molly is elected student council president?
(a) She thinks it will interfer with Molly's school work.
(b) She thinks Molly will have to quit her job.
(c) She is jealous.
(d) She'd rather that Molly had been elected prom queen.

13. Why doesn't Leroy's family continue to live with Molly's family?
(a) Carrie is afraid Leroy and Molly will get into trouble.
(b) Carl and Ep have an arguement.
(c) Carrie doesn't like them.
(d) Ep finds a job in another city.

14. How does Molly's teacher decide Molly should constructively use her energy instead of getting in trouble with Leota Bisland?
(a) By tutoring Leota in math.
(b) By playing the lead in the school's Christmas play.
(c) By cleaning the chalkboards.
(d) By writing a report.

15. How old is Molly as the book begins?
(a) Ten.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Seven.
(d) Twenty-one.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Carrie tell Leroy he can't stay with Molly during her punishment?

2. What does Earl Stambach do with the contents of the box that Molly gives him?

3. What sets Cheryl Spiegelglass apart from the other children in town?

4. What does Molly tell Carl she'd like to study in college?

5. What kind of box does Molly use in the trick she plays on Earl Stambach?

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