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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What day is it when Robert finally gets out of bed?
(a) Sunday
(b) Friday
(c) Saturday
(d) Tuesday

2. What does Ira tell Robert about the calves he helped deliver?
(a) They have died
(b) They ran away
(c) They are albinos
(d) They are grown oxen

3. Why is Mr. Tanner's boar brought to Papa's farm?
(a) To sniff out truffles
(b) To be slaughtered
(c) As payment for repair services
(d) Stud service for Pinky

4. What "frill" does Robert wish he could take part in on this day?
(a) Going to a dance
(b) Making ice cream
(c) Setting off fireworks
(d) Watching a baseball game in town

5. Whose voice does Robert not hear coming from downstairs?
(a) Mama's
(b) Aunt Carrie's
(c) Papa's
(d) Mrs. Hillman's

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Papa mean when he tells Robert they should go "get it done."

2. How does the cow injure Robert?

3. Papa tells Robert that both dying and ________________ are dirty business.

4. What is Robert's father pleased about?

5. What is the unspoken understanding in the Peck household?

(see the answer key)

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