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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 instrument does Grandfather play?
(a) The flute.
(b) The piano.
(c) The fiddle.
(d) The harmonica.

2. What is the name of Doc Smith's horse?
(a) Thunder.
(b) King.
(c) Rex.
(d) Mighty.

3. What does little Willy do that causes Doc Smith to get a little annoyed with him?
(a) Willie stomps his foot and screams.
(b) Willie throws trash on the bedroom floor.
(c) Willie coughs without covering his mouth.
(d) Willie asks lots of questions.

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Clifford Snyder?
(a) He is short with a small head.
(b) He has bright green eyes.
(c) He has a droopy mustache.
(d) He is a city slicker.

5. What does Doc Smith say is going to happen to Grandfather?
(a) He is going to help with the harvest.
(b) He is going to be better tomorrow.
(c) He is going to need physical therapy.
(d) He is going to die.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does WIlly's teacher say about Willy?

2. How does little Willy earn his college money?

3. What is little Willy's dog named?

4. Who does little Willy sell the crop to?

5. Which activity will Willy NOT do after school?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the problem that Grandfather has that Willy finds out about?

3. How does little Willy discover that Grandfather does not have any money?

4. Explain what winter is like in Wyoming.

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

6. What does Doc Smith think is the best thing for Willy to do about his sick grandfather?

7. Who is Clifford Snyder?

8. Who are the city slickers and what do they look like?

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

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

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