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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story is NOT told of Stone Fox?
(a) That he captures wolf puppies for his sled teams.
(b) That he snapped a man's back with two fingers in Denver.
(c) That he uses his winnings to buy back land for his people.
(d) That he refuses to speak to white people.

2. How many miles does the dogsled race cover?
(a) 20 miles.
(b) 50 miles.
(c) 5 miles.
(d) 10 miles.

3. How does little Willy feel after he enters the dogsled race?
(a) He feels sick.
(b) He feels great.
(c) He feels scared.
(d) He feels foolish.

4. Which of the following does NOT happen to little Willy feel right before the race starts?
(a) His throat gets dry.
(b) His feet itch.
(c) His heart thumps.
(d) His hands start to sweat.

5. What does Willy think will happen to his grandfather after he wins the race?
(a) He will stay in bed but will start talking again.
(b) He will start physical therapy.
(c) He will die.
(d) He will get better.

6. When Willy sees Stone Fox up close, what kind of creature does he compare Stone Fox to?
(a) A centaur.
(b) A werewolf.
(c) A dragon.
(d) A giant.

7. Why does little Willy tell Stone Fox that Willy has to win the race?
(a) Because if he does not win, he will be arrested for non-payment of taxes.
(b) Because if he does not win, he will be too embarrassed to ever come to town again.
(c) Because if he does not win, all the kids will laugh at him.
(d) Because if he does not win, they are going to take the farm away.

8. Who is the official starter for the race?
(a) Doc Smith.
(b) Mayor Smiley.
(c) Lester.
(d) Mr. Foster.

9. Why does Willy want to take care of his grandfather?
(a) Because Willy gets paid by the state to take care of his grandfather.
(b) Because Willy's grandfather is rich and Willy knows he'll inherit money if he takes care of his grandfather.
(c) Because his grandfather took care of him when Willy's mother died.
(d) Because Willy's mother made him promise to take care of his grandfather.

10. How many races has Stone Fox lost throughout his lifetime?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 0.
(d) 2.

11. What are little Willy's parting words to Stone Fox?
(a) "Just because you are big doesn't mean you can win everything."
(b) "Does your Indian blood make you a better dogsled racer?"
(c) "Maybe we could get together after the race."
(d) "I'm sorry we both can't win."

12. What do Willy and Doc Smith believe to be the cause of Grandfather's illness?
(a) Fear about the harvest.
(b) Unpaid tax bills.
(c) Food poisoning from bad bacon.
(d) Stomach cancer.

13. What is wrong with Willy the day of the race?
(a) He is throwing up.
(b) His eye is swollen shut.
(c) He has frostbite on his second finger of his left hand.
(d) He has a fever and a sore throat.

14. How much does the crowd bet on little Willy and Searchlight to win the race?
(a) Not one cent.
(b) $100.
(c) $50.
(d) $10.

15. What habit does Mr. Foster exhibit?
(a) He smokes cigars.
(b) He bites his nails.
(c) He chews on peppermints all the time.
(d) He constantly rubs his nose.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Willy tries to pet the Samoyeds?

2. Which of the following descriptions of scenery does little Willy NOT notice before he left for the race?

3. What does Willy wear when he goes to the bank?

4. Which of the following does NOT describe the contestants of the dogsled race?

5. Why does Doc Smith say that the state needs taxes?

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