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Leah's Pony Test

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 5hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Leah’s pony was the fastest in the _______ .

a)

bid

b)

glistened

c)

county

2.

The snowflakes ______ in the sunlight.

a)

glistened

b)

galloped

c)

clutched

3.

The cowboy _______ off into the sunset.

a)

auctioneer

b)

clutched

c)

galloped

4.

The ______ was selling a chair and table set.

a)

galloped

b)

auctioneer

c)

clutched

5.

The mom _____ her daughter’s hand in the crowded streets.

a)

glistened

b)

clutched

c)

bid

6.

Father _______ on several items at the auction.

a)

bid

b)

auctioneer

c)

galloped

7.

This story is an example of _________.

a)

A personal narrative

b)

Historical fiction

c)

A biography

8.

Leah got her pony “the year the corn grew tall and straight” because:

a)

Papa earned good money from selling the corn

b)

Leah had to go to town on errands.

c)

Papa needed a horse to round up cattle.

9.

The year that the corn grew not taller than a man’s thumb, things change in Leah’s house because _______.

a)

the family has no money

b)

the nights are hot and dry

c)

Leah can’t keep the pony’s coat shining.

10.

The sky turns black some days because ______.

a)

clouds cover the sky

b)

dust fills the sky

c)

flocks of birds fly over

11.

Why does Mama make underwear for Leah out of flour sacks?

a)

The sacks are a pretty color.

b)

The material is soft.

c)

Mama has no money to buy cloth.

12.

Papa borrows money from the bank to buy _______.

a)

seeds

b)

cattle

c)

Leah’s Pony

13.

Times are hard for farmers because _________.

a)

the grasshoppers and lack of rain have ruined their crops.

b)

the farm equipment is broken and can’t be fixed.

c)

all the farm animals get sick and die.

14.

What is the hardest thing for Papa to sell?

a)

Mama’s rooster

b)

His pickup truck

c)

The tractor

15.

Leah thinks Mr. B. might buy her pony because he ____.

a)

has a lot of money.

b)

likes animals.

c)

tells her the pony is the finest in the county.

16.

Who is the man in the big hat?

a)

A neighbor

b)

The auctioneer

c)

PaPa

17.

Mr. B. gives Leah’s pony back because ____.

a)

it is too big for him to ride.

b)

it is the finest pony in the whole county.

c)

he heard how she saved her family.

18.

Which word best tells about Leah’s neighbors?

a)

curious

b)

careful

c)

generous