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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 the stranger insist must be done to make the trade legal?
(a) Nothing.
(b) The men must shake hands.
(c) It must be written on a piece of paper.
(d) It must be filed at the courthouse.

2. What is it that makes Winnie pick up the toad?
(a) Winnie believes it's thirsty.
(b) A dog is threatening it.
(c) It is about to be run over.
(d) Her friends dare her to.

3. What does the man say he plans to do with the water?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Sell it.
(c) Hide it.
(d) Save it.

4. What is Tuck wearing when he comes in to check on Winnie?
(a) A pair of pants a a tee shirt.
(b) Overalls.
(c) A green robe.
(d) A long white nightshirt.

5. How many kidnappings does he say he's investigated during his time as constable?
(a) Just one.
(b) This is the first.
(c) Too many to count.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the constable say most criminals are sent to serve their jail time?

2. Where does the stranger tie the Tucks' horse?

3. What is Mae's reaction when they hear a knock on the door?

4. Why had Mae put flapjack crumbs in the table drawer?

5. Who lifts Winnie through the window and into the jail?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Miles say he wants to do with his life and why is that different from the attitudes of Jesse and Tuck?

2. What parts of the conversation with the stranger seem to anger Mae the most? Why?

3. What does Winnie realize about sneaking out of the house?

4. Why does it take a long time for Winnie to fall asleep?

5. What is the weather like on the day before Winnie is to take Mae's place in jail?

6. What is the last thing Jesse says to Winnie and what does he mean by it?

7. What does the man say about the people who took Winnie and what does he insinuate about them?

8. How does the stranger act when he goes to the Foster house?

9. What are the conditions of the trade the stranger proposes?

10. How is Winnie treated by her family the day after her return?

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