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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 is known about Toby?
(a) He left his wife.
(b) He was in the cavalry against the Germans in France.
(c) He was a foot soldier against the Germans in France.
(d) He was a widower.

2. In Chapter 4, what does Annabelle say surprises her sometimes on the hilltop as she walks to school?
(a) Deer.
(b) Stray dog.
(c) Aunt Lily.
(d) Toby.

3. In Chapter 9, where does Annabelle's father plan to take James and Henry?
(a) To harvest corn.
(b) To pick weeds.
(c) To prune trees.
(d) To clean the barn.

4. What does Toby carry on his back?
(a) Duffel bag.
(b) Backpack.
(c) Two rifles.
(d) Three long guns.

5. When Annabelle's family sends in film to be developed, how many new rolls come with the photographs?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Betty have on her lap when Annabelle runs into her and her brothers in Chapter 6?

2. What is Mr. Ansel's racial heritage?

3. Where has Betty's grandfather gone in Chapter 6?

4. When did Annabelle's aunt Lily give her a china piggy bank?

5. What does Annabelle have for supper in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Annabelle's mother think that the rock was meant to hit Mr. Ansel?

2. How did Annabelle's family get a camera?

3. What are some photographs that Tony has taken with the camera he borrowed from Annabelle's family?

4. In Chapter 11, what do the children do during recess?

5. What does Annabelle do when her aunt Lily tells her not to lie about Betty?

6. How has Toby helped Annabelle's family?

7. Why do Annabelle's family prune spruces in Chapter 9, and how do her brothers help?

8. Why will Ruth not go back to school with Annabelle?

9. Why does Annabelle not tell her mother about Betty's threats in Chapter 4?

10. How does Annabelle's mother help Betty after Betty gets into poison ivy?

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