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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Papa tells Robert that both dying and ________________ are dirty business.
(a) Living
(b) Branding
(c) Farming
(d) Being born

2. Which famous baseball player is in town and Robert wishes to see?
(a) Hank Aaron
(b) Abner Doubleday
(c) Joe DiMaggio
(d) Mickey Mantle

3. What does Papa put into a sack before going to bed?
(a) A hot rock
(b) Apples
(c) Keys
(d) Some sandwiches

4. Whose property lies next to Robert's family's farm?
(a) Mr. Turner
(b) Mr. Tanner
(c) Mr. Towson
(d) Mr. Miller

5. What wild plant does Robert eat outside?
(a) Sunflower seeds
(b) Purple clover
(c) Sweet potato blossoms
(d) Queen Anne's Lace

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Papa ask Robert to do?

2. What is the name of the ox that pulls the family's wagon?

3. What does Robert name his new piglet?

4. What is Robert's condition at the beginning of Chapter 2?

5. What does Pinky eat while in the countryside?

(see the answer key)

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