2. What does Robert tell Mr. Tanner about Papa's health?
(a) He is in remission
(b) He is fine
(c) He has a bad cold
(d) He is terminally ill

3. What does Robert do with the oxen at the fair?
(a) Washes them
(b) Leads them around the show ring
(c) Puts bows on their tails
(d) Braids their hair

4. Aunt Carrie is obviously upset about the behavior of whom?
(a) Mr. Tanner
(b) Robert
(c) Papa
(d) Widow Bascom

5. What is Robert doing at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) Taking a nap
(b) Bathing Pinky
(c) Doing homework
(d) Eating supper

6. What does Robert call Mr. Hillman's voice?
(a) A boiling kettle
(b) A cry for help
(c) An illness
(d) A sad song

7. What is Papa's last word to Robert as he drops him off at the Tanners'?
(a) Manners
(b) Restraint
(c) Silence
(d) Responsibility

8. What kills one of the hens during the night?
(a) A weasel
(b) A fox
(c) A dog
(d) A hawk

9. Why does Robert promise two piglets to Mr. Tanner?
(a) As a stud fee
(b) Exchange for repair services
(c) For taking him to the fair
(d) For his birthday

10. What does Mrs. Hillman say her husband has gone out to do?
(a) Buy a new plow
(b) Rob a store
(c) Desecrate a grave
(d) See his mistress

11. Where does Robert wish he could take Pinky?
(a) To town
(b) The Rutland County Fair
(c) To Sunday School
(d) To school

12. What new article of clothing does Robert need?
(a) Shoes
(b) Pants
(c) Suit
(d) A winter coat

13. What does Mr. Hillman reveal about the child in the small coffin?
(a) He is an orphan
(b) He is his brother's child
(c) He is his wife's stillborn child
(d) He is his illegitimate child

14. What does Mr. Tanner warn Robert about when they reach the fairgrounds?
(a) Perverts in the restrooms
(b) Eating too much candy
(c) Pickpockets
(d) Sour apples

15. What is one of the reasons for the troubles facing the Pecks?
(a) Papa cannot hunt effectively
(b) Winter has come too early
(c) Mama had cancer
(d) Robert got a virus