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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 township is the Sweet Singer from?
(a) Flatrock.
(b) French.
(c) Sycamore.
(d) Jackson.

2. Where do the men and boys gather to see the Case special?
(a) Baker.
(b) Montezuma.
(c) Wilkins.
(d) Castlewood.

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

4. Who sings "Not Lost But Gone Before" at Miss Arbuckle's funeral?
(a) Bridget Freeman.
(b) Agnes Peoples.
(c) Edith Kendrick.
(d) Albertine Winchell.

5. How many students graduated last spring?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. What song is played as the Case Special goes by and Uncle Sam unfolds himself out of the caboose?

2. What insects are in the window wells of the church in Chapter 5?

3. How far from home do Russell and Lloyd camp after the Chase Special comes through?

4. What type of hat does Mr. Culver wear to Miss Arbuckle's funeral?

5. How is Aunt Maud related to Russell's family?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tansy only cook for the family in the summer and why does the family live for her cooking?

2. What does Russell smell for breakfast in Chapter 7, and why is that unusual?

3. What does Preacher Parr say about Miss Arbuckle?

4. What outshines the performers on the Case Special?

5. What does Russell say about his family?

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

7. Who does Preacher Parr think was the death of Miss Arbuckle?

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

9. Who is Eugene Hammond associated with?

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

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