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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 Homer think Squint we do to him and his brother when he storms into his house?
(a) Shoot them dead.
(b) Starve them to death.
(c) Lock them out.
(d) Call the police.

2. What does Mrs. Bean suggest made Homer talk so much?
(a) Lack of food.
(b) Loneliness.
(c) Fear.
(d) Lack of sleep.

3. What does Harold say he is doing in his head when Squinton arrives back?
(a) Saving a damsel in distress.
(b) Marrying a good looking girl.
(c) Chopping down trees.
(d) Taking a hot shower.

4. What kind of work does Brewster say Mr. Reed does?
(a) The dirty work.
(b) The easy work.
(c) The boring work.
(d) The dangerous work.

5. What does Homer say Tourmaline sounds like?
(a) A pirate's name.
(b) A French name.
(c) A sporting event.
(d) A girl's name.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Homer say scares him worse than the spiders?

2. What do the soldiers tell Homer they will do if he continues to interfere?

3. Where does Samuel Reed say he was born?

4. What does Smelt say Homer can't outrun?

5. What is the title of chapter nine?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Homer tell Stink and Smell about his Uncle?

2. How does Homer describe Stink Mullins?

3. How does Homer save Samuel's life in this section?

4. How does Squint react to Harold pushing him over into the mud?

5. In what way does Homer show his naivety in this section?

6. What is Homer's opinion of his Uncle?

7. How does Homer describe the calm feeling he feels as he and Smelt get closer to the mine?

8. How does Homer describe Jebediah Brewster?

9. Why does Samuel say Stink and Smell have no right to keep him?

10. How does Homer think Harold will cope in the army?

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