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

2. How much is the entrance fee for the dogsled race?
(a) $50.
(b) $10.
(c) $100.
(d) $25.

3. How much is the cash prize for winning the dogsled race?
(a) $1,000.
(b) $500.
(c) $2000.
(d) $250.

4. How many dogs does Stone Fox use to pull his sled?
(a) 4.
(b) 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 5.

5. What does Clifford Snyder do right before the race?
(a) He places a bet on Stone Fox.
(b) He wipes his forehead with a handkerchief.
(c) He kicks the person next to him.
(d) He looks at his gold pocket watch.

Short Answer Questions

1. On his way out of town on the night before the race, where does Willy hear dogs barking?

2. Why does little Willy tell Stone Fox that Willy has to win the race?

3. Why does Lester look different on the day of the race?

4. What habit does Mr. Foster exhibit?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how the race is officially started.

2. What does Stone Fox do with the money he wins from racing?

3. What is wrong with little Willy the day of the race?

4. Why does Mr. Foster believe that Willy does not stand a chance in the race?

5. What does "where there's a will, there's a way" mean?

6. When little Willy meets Stone Fox in the barn, what does he tell Stone Fox?

7. What is little Willy's attitude the morning of the race?

8. Explain the difference between the practice schedules of little Willy and Stone Fox.

9. What surprises Willy when he gets into town the day of the race?

10. What does Doc Smith tell Willy when Willy asks why the state needs taxes?

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