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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. Who helps Beth guard the turkeys?
(a) Luther.
(b) Philip.
(c) Bonnie.
(d) Gordy.

2. What does Beth's father think the foxes would have to do to get at his turkeys?
(a) Learn to handle weapons.
(b) Blow down the fence.
(c) Dig a mile long tunnel.
(d) Fly over the fence.

3. What does Beth decide to buy Philip for his birthday?
(a) A saxophone.
(b) A pen.
(c) A guitar pick.
(d) A notebook.

4. What does Beth name her third dog?
(a) Puffy.
(b) Giddy.
(c) Rainy.
(d) Cloudy.

5. Who owns the kennel?
(a) Mr. Grant.
(b) Mr. Smith.
(c) Mr. Davis.
(d) Mr. Weathers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why won't Beth's mother let Beth keep the puppy?

2. What kind of weapon does Pa have with him when he confronts the thieves?

3. What is the month of the year at the beginning of Chapter 3?

4. What is Philip doing in the barn when Beth enters?

5. What noise does Beth hear outside her bedroom window?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Philip react when Philip when he and Gordy meet Beth in the bus queue?

2. How does Eugene try to solve his problems with the turkeys?

3. How does Philip win back Beth's affections at the end of this section?

4. How does Dr. Brennan promise to help Beth?

5. Why are the missing turkeys such a problem for Beth and her family?

6. What does Beth's mother think about Beth's relationship with Philip?

7. What does Beth's dream at the beginning of this section represent?

8. What kind of relationship does Beth have with Philip at the beginning of the story?

9. What does Dr. Brennan say about Beth's illness?

10. What does Beth overhear Miss Linwood saying to the sheriff?

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