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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Uncle David and Nels do that makes Eldon think they don't like the killing either?
(a) They start to cry.
(b) They stand with their hats in their hands.
(c) They leave the barnyard until it's over.
(d) They say they don't like it.

2. What seems to happen to Uncle David when he looks up toward the sun?
(a) He seems to find some inner peace.
(b) He seems ready to die.
(c) He seems to age.
(d) He seems to get younger.

3. What kind of trouble does Mother say a neighbor is having?
(a) Their cow has gone dry.
(b) Their barn burned.
(c) They lost all their money in the stock market.
(d) A sick baby in the family.

4. What do Wayne and Eldon spend their afternoon doing?
(a) Canoeing.
(b) Catching frogs.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Playing in the water.

5. Which of the animals killed each fall does Eldon say is the worst?
(a) The steer.
(b) The geese.
(c) The chickens.
(d) The pig.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Alida carrying the first time David sees her?

2. What does Alen think about the fact that the men are calling him Crazy Alen?

3. What does Eldon have for supper near the end of the chapter titled "Crazy Alen?"

4. What do Wayne and Eldon throw snowballs at when they make snow forts?

5. What does Eldon say makes the seagulls less pretty?

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