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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How many dogs does Stone Fox use to pull his sled?
(a) 12.
(b) 4.
(c) 9.
(d) 5.
2. What does Willy wear when he goes to the bank?
(a) A deep red sweater and dark jeans.
(b) A sports coat and khaki pants.
(c) A clean pair of overalls and flannel shirt.
(d) A blue suit and blue tie.
3. What does Dusty do right before the race?
(a) He takes a swig from a whiskey bottle.
(b) He places a bet on little Willy.
(c) He plans a party for little Willy after the race.
(d) He gets into a fight with Stone Fox.
4. Which of the following reasons is NOT a reason the townspeople think that Stone Fox will probably win the race?
(a) Because he has never lost a race.
(b) Because he is big, strong, and powerful.
(c) Because he has a beautiful team of dogs.
(d) Because they see him practice thousands of times in the week before the race.
5. Where are the dogsled races held each year?
(a) Billings, Montana
(b) Lincoln, Nebraska.
(c) Jackson, Wyoming.
(d) Denver, Colorado.
6. How much is the entrance fee for the dogsled race?
(a) $100.
(b) $25.
(c) $50.
(d) $10.
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, they are going to take the farm away.
(c) Because if he does not win, he will be too embarrassed to ever come to town again.
(d) Because if he does not win, all the kids will laugh at him.
8. How much is the cash prize for winning the dogsled race?
(a) $250.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $2000.
(d) $500.
9. Which of the following statements does Mayor Smiley NOT say to Willy?
(a) "This is not a race for amateurs."
(b) "You must be funning, boy."
(c) "You don't stand a chance of winning."
(d) "I believe in you, son."
10. Why do little Willy and Searchlight go into town on the night before the race?
(a) To check for mail at the post office.
(b) To take a final practice run.
(c) To get some extra food for Searchlight.
(d) To get Grandfather more medicine.
11. What happens when Willy tries to pet the Samoyeds?
(a) Willy is attacked by all five dogs.
(b) Three of the Samoyeds lick Willy all over the face.
(c) The lead dog bites Willy.
(d) Stone Fox punches Willy in the eye.
12. When Willy says hello to Stone Fox, what does Stone Fox do?
(a) He shouts, "Hey!"
(b) He shakes WIlly's hand.
(c) He waves.
(d) He says nothing and does nothing.
13. What does Doc Smith tell Willy about the race in Chapter 7?
(a) That she is worried he will be injured and wants him to take a first-aid kit.
(b) That she is going to place a big bet on him and Searchlight.
(c) That she will be rooting for him and wants him to win.
(d) That she can give him some medicine to help him stay warm during the race.
14. On what day of the week is the dogsled race to take place?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Friday.
15. How does Doc Smith feel about Willy using his college money to enter the race?
(a) She thinks he is smart.
(b) She thinks he is a fool.
(c) She thinks he is mentally ill.
(d) She thinks he is a jokester.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which of the following does NOT describe the contestants of the dogsled race?
2. Why can Searchlight not sleep the night before the big race?
3. What tribe lives with Stone Fox's people on the reservation?
4. What is the sky like the night before the race?
5. Why does Willy want to take care of his grandfather?
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