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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the family sometimes not eat supper until after ten in the summer?
(a) They're often at the lake until dark.
(b) It's too hot for Mother to cook until it's dark.
(c) No particular reason.
(d) The work takes so long.

2. Where was Father sitting when Eldon sees Mother rubbing Father's shoulders?
(a) On a kitchen chair.
(b) On a block of wood.
(c) On the side of the bed.
(d) On the porch.

3. What does Eldon say he likes better than wax teeth?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Fudge.
(c) Peanut butter.
(d) Coca-cola and peanuts.

4. What does Eldon say all the stacks of hay look like in the field?
(a) Tiny houses.
(b) Trees.
(c) Mushrooms.
(d) Loaves of bread.

5. Why is the living room called the winter room?
(a) The family spends the winter there.
(b) It's where the family eats in the winter.
(c) It's used as a bedroom except in the winter.
(d) It's only warm in the winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who oils the thrashing machine?

2. How old is Uncle David?

3. Why do the men have to wear handkerchiefs over their noses during thrashing time?

4. What does Father say that lets Eldon know it's fall?

5. What is used to cover the table outside during the gathering at thrashing time?

(see the answer key)

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