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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Kenny when he hears the big boom?
(a) In the back yard.
(b) In his room.
(c) On the road.
(d) Outside the church.

2. How many children died in the church bombing in Birmingham?
(a) 4.
(b) 7.
(c) 5.
(d) 5.

3. Where did the big boom occur?
(a) The school.
(b) The lake.
(c) The town square.
(d) The church.

4. What tragic even recently happened at the part of the lake Grandma tells the kids to stay away from?
(a) A girl was murdered and violated.
(b) A family was beaten.
(c) A little boy drowned.
(d) A little girl was bitten and died.

5. Why do the kids all go to the lake in Chapter 13?
(a) To fetch water.
(b) To go fishing.
(c) To check beaver traps.
(d) To go swimming.

6. What does the family do while Dad drives after the first stop on the road trip?
(a) Sings.
(b) Falls asleep.
(c) Listens to Momma read.
(d) Looks at the changing scenery.

7. Who does Mrs. Davidson love most in the Watson family?
(a) Joey.
(b) Byron.
(c) Kenny.
(d) Momma.

8. What is the hunting dog's name?
(a) Toby.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Tibbets.
(d) Toddy.

9. What are the Watson children afraid of when they take their second break of the road trip?
(a) The dense trees.
(b) The darkness.
(c) The mountains.
(d) The sound of the owls.

10. What is the safe place a sign points to along the lake?
(a) A shallow hollow.
(b) A public beach.
(c) Collier's landing.
(d) A diving pond.

11. Why does Grandma say to stay away from a certain part of the lake?
(a) Hobos camp out there.
(b) A bear frequents the area.
(c) Snakes live in the nearby bog.
(d) There is a whirlpool there.

12. Where is the first stop the Watsons make on their road trip?
(a) Indiana.
(b) Michigan.
(c) Ohio.
(d) Missouri.

13. What is Momma mad about when she sees Dad drove straight through the entire trip?
(a) She didn't have time to freshen up.
(b) The car is acting funny.
(c) Her planning was in vain.
(d) The children are sore.

14. What part of the lake does Grandma say to stay away from?
(a) Circle Dock.
(b) Collier's Landing.
(c) Colenel's Point.
(d) Cray's Pier.

15. What does Kenny do when he sees his reflection in the mirror in Chapter 15?
(a) Cries.
(b) Vomits.
(c) Runs away.
(d) Breaks the mirror.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Byron seem to enjoy about being at Grandma's house?

2. How long is the road trip supposed to take?

3. What does the C.O.R.E. stand for?

4. Where does Kenny hide at his house in Chapter 15?

5. Who screams just after the big boom was heard?

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