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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what catalog does Tansy want the students to bring a map?
(a) Sears.
(b) Strawbridge & Clothier.
(c) Blue Book.
(d) Montgomery Ward.

2. What rural district did Eugene Hammon come from?
(a) Near Sweetser.
(b) Near Fowlerton.
(c) Near Wayzee.
(d) Near Gas City.

3. How many bushels of corn can Mr. Culver shuck in a day?
(a) 75.
(b) About 125.
(c) 80.
(d) Nearly 100.

4. What animal does J.W. run into at the Tarboxes?
(a) Skunk.
(b) Raccoon.
(c) Hedgehog.
(d) Porcupine.

5. In Chapter 14, where does Eugene take Russell, Lloyd, and Charlie for a drive?
(a) Neighbor's house.
(b) Montezuma.
(c) Schoolhouse.
(d) Church.

6. Where did the fire nearly spread that destroyed the privy?
(a) Wheat field.
(b) Corn field.
(c) Sugarbush grove.
(d) Sourghum field.

7. How often will Russell have to take down and clean the stovepipe to make restitution for the fire?
(a) Every 20 school days.
(b) Every ten school days.
(c) Every 2 weeks.
(d) Once a week.

8. What does Flopears use to pump water into to put out the privy fire?
(a) A pail.
(b) A bowl.
(c) His hat.
(d) His shoe.

9. In Chapter 11, what week of school does Russell think will be his last?
(a) 4th.
(b) 5th.
(c) 3rd.
(d) 2nd.

10. In Chapter 11, what is Mr. Culver in the market for?
(a) Feeder pigs.
(b) Chickens.
(c) Goats.
(d) Bull.

11. In the Sweet Singer's poem about the Culver's accident, what does the poet say cars are?
(a) Aggravation.
(b) Horror.
(c) Terror.
(d) Nightmares.

12. How much of a buggy whip do Russell and Charlie plan to smoke on the first day of school?
(a) 3 inches.
(b) 3 1/2 inches.
(c) 2 1/2 inches.
(d) 2 inches.

13. How old does Russell believe Pearl Nearing is on the first day of school?
(a) 9.
(b) 11 or 12.
(c) 12.
(d) 10 or 11.

14. In Chapter 10, how far do Russell and Tansy ride in silence?
(a) 1/2 mile.
(b) 1 1/2 miles.
(c) 2 miles.
(d) A mile.

15. What covers a table on the Tarboxes porch?
(a) Oilcloth.
(b) An old shirt.
(c) Map of the world.
(d) An old dress.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many peaches does Glenn bring for Tansy?

2. On butchering day, what time do neighbors start coming up the lane to the Culvers' place?

3. When was a law enacted that says children between 6 and 16 have to go to school?

4. Who accidentally throws a ball and hits Charlie?

5. In Chapter 13, what day of the week does the mailman deliver a big parcel for the school?

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