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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 does Doc Smith say is wrong with Grandfather?
(a) He has cancer.
(b) He has stomach poisoning.
(c) He is paralyzed.
(d) He has given up on life.

2. Which activity will Willy NOT do after school?
(a) Pick up supplies.
(b) Play cards with his friends at the general store.
(c) Go to the post office.
(d) Look at the city slickers.

3. In what month does school usually start for Willy?
(a) July.
(b) January.
(c) April.
(d) October.

4. Who does Clifford Snyder work for?
(a) The bank.
(b) The general store.
(c) The Mayor's office.
(d) The State of Wyoming.

5. What hand signal means "I'm hungry"?
(a) 2 fingers.
(b) 1 finger.
(c) 4 fingers.
(d) A fist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Willy find in the strongbox that used to hold Grandfather's money?

2. What hand signal means "water"?

3. What is one of the first chores that Grandfather does when he wakes up?

4. How long has the state been sending letters to Grandfather about the tax bill?

5. What does Willy do for Grandfather every night when he gets home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what winter is like in Wyoming.

2. What does Clifford Snyder threaten to do with the farm?

3. What was one of the funniest jokes Grandfather ever played on little Willy?

4. What is the first thing that WIlly thinks will make Grandfather better?

5. What does little Willy do that frustrates Doc Smith while she is examining Grandfather?

6. What words and phrases does Clifford Snyder use when he talks to Grandfather?

7. Where do Grandfather's tears go when he cries?

8. Why is the church clock important in little Willy's daily routine?

9. What did Grandfather do that taught little Willy never to sleep past breakfast?

10. How does little Willy earn his college money?

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