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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 type of minister is Charlie's father?
(a) Methodist.
(b) Presbyterian.
(c) Baptist.
(d) Lutheran.

2. How far from home do Russell and Lloyd camp after the Chase Special comes through?
(a) Almost 3 miles.
(b) 2 1/2 miles.
(c) Not 2 miles.
(d) 1 1/2 miles.

3. When Charlie checks the trotlines, how big is the snake he finds?
(a) 3 1/2 feet long.
(b) 3 feet long.
(c) 4 feet long.
(d) 4 1/2 feet long.

4. What do Russell and Lloyd wrap around the school bell so it won't ring?
(a) Old bedsheet.
(b) Burlap sack.
(c) Old tablecloth.
(d) Old towel.

5. Who plays the piano for Miss Arbuckle's funeral?
(a) Minerva Wallner.
(b) Gertrude Baumgartner.
(c) Mildred Gruber.
(d) Imogene Lustbader.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Miss Arbuckle live in the area?

2. What is the name of the creek where Russell and Lloyd go to camp?

3. How many people can ride in the good buggy Mr. Culver owns?

4. What is the name of the company that made the good buggy Mr. Culver owns?

5. What color glads make up the spray of Miss Arbuckle's coffin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who nearly runs down the Culvers when they are driving home from the funeral?

2. What does Tansy pack for the boys camping trip at the creek?

3. How does Russell scare Lloyd during their camping trip?

4. What type of school is Hominy Ridge, and why are there threats to close it down?

5. What is the Case Special?

6. What happens when the Culvers are driving home from the funeral?

7. What is the name of Mr. Culver's dog, and why is that the dog's name?

8. Who is Eugene Hammond associated with?

9. What does Russell realize when he tries to eavesdrop on the school board meeting in Chapter 6?

10. How does Russell describe the way his father is dressed for Miss Arbuckle's funeral?

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