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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mary Call decide to help Kiser Pease?
(a) Because he once helped her father.
(b) Because she feels bad.
(c) Because she thinks she can make him do something.
(d) Because she is afraid.

2. Who died years before the novel begins?
(a) Kiser Pease.
(b) Kiser Pease's mother.
(c) Mary Call's mother.
(d) Devola Luther.

3. What are the "wild gold"?
(a) Smoky Mountain flowers.
(b) Flowers on the mountain.
(c) Plants of the Appalachians.
(d) Cascade Mountain plants.

4. Why is Mary putting off the trip to the store?
(a) Because it is so far away.
(b) Because it is winter.
(c) She doesn't want to see Mrs. Connell.
(d) Because she is lazy and does not want to go.

5. Who mentions that they haven't seen Kiser Pease in a few days and he might be sick?
(a) Mary Call.
(b) Roy Luther.
(c) Romey.
(d) Devola.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the oldest sister in the Luther family?

2. Who is the Luther family's neighbor?

3. What is the name of Mary Call's mother?

4. What does Kiser Pease rant about when he is sick and Mary is taking care of him?

5. How long does Kiser tell Mary Call they can stay on without charge?

(see the answer key)

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