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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11: Tall Tales.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the old woman in the mirage story say she needs help with?
(a) Feeding her family.
(b) Penning her animals.
(c) Counting her gold.
(d) Turning her houses upright.

2. How does Kate see to complete her surprise for Marton on the day of the fair?
(a) By moonlight.
(b) By lantern light.
(c) By feel in the dark.
(d) By candle light.

3. What does Kate tell Mother she can't do after her first lesson from Jancsi?
(a) Hurry.
(b) All of these.
(c) Walk.
(d) Change her clothes.

4. What scares Jancsi about the gypsies?
(a) He knows they are good with knives.
(b) He has heard rumors.
(c) He thinks they have powers.
(d) He doesn't like their facial hair.

5. How is Kate found when she goes missing the second time on her first day?
(a) A cat meows.
(b) She sneezes.
(c) She starts laughing.
(d) She starts snoring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is scarce during the summer?

2. How does Kate respond to the first tries of punishment from Marton when she goes missing on her first day?

3. Who reports the invasion of the rich man in the mirage story?

4. What is Kate's favorite farm animal?

5. What does Marton worry could ruin him?

(see the answer key)

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