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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of story does Marton ask his wife to tell?
(a) A scary story.
(b) A funny story.
(c) A motivating story.
(d) A true story.

2. What parts of the field are not harvested?
(a) The parts with thorns.
(b) The parts with lots of rocks.
(c) The parts with nests.
(d) The parts on a slope.

3. What does Kate do during the stampede?
(a) She runs away.
(b) She gets up on a fence.
(c) She crumples to a ball.
(d) She distracts the horses.

4. How many chickens does Marton offer the gypsies?
(a) 12.
(b) 8.
(c) 10.
(d) 6.

5. Where does Kate teach her lessons?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The church.
(c) The barn.
(d) Her bedroom.

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

7. Why is Kate so happy about Marton quickly selling his horses?
(a) Now he can play with her.
(b) Now they can go home faster.
(c) Now she doesn't have to care for the horses.
(d) Now he can have extra money.

8. When will Kate's father come to visit?
(a) In the spring.
(b) In the summer.
(c) In the winter.
(d) In the fall.

9. How many horses does Marton plan to sell?
(a) 10.
(b) 40.
(c) 30.
(d) 20.

10. What kind of animals startle the herd while Marton is rounding up his horses to sell?
(a) Pheasants.
(b) Quail.
(c) Grouse.
(d) Partridges.

11. How many sheep does Marton offer the gypsies?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

12. Why does Kate like the food on the farm?
(a) She is more active.
(b) It stays warmer.
(c) It is healthier.
(d) She helps make it.

13. What does Marton need to grind?
(a) Ice.
(b) Corn.
(c) Grain.
(d) Rocks.

14. What day is Mikulas Day?
(a) November 6.
(b) November 26.
(c) December 16.
(d) December 6.

15. Why is something scarce during the summer?
(a) The crops are bad.
(b) There has been flooding.
(c) There was a fungus.
(d) There is little rain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What earns Marton the name of the Good Master?

2. What does Kate tell Mikulas to do with what he has brought her?

3. What does Marton worry could ruin him?

4. How does the rooster survive the fire?

5. What is scarce during the summer?

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