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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robert ask his parents to tell the farmer?
(a) He wants a gesture of thanks
(b) He wants an apology
(c) The baby calf is in the field
(d) The baby calf is dead

2. What is the first personal possession that Robert has ever had?
(a) A Bible
(b) The piglet
(c) Some marbles
(d) A gun

3. What are Mr. Tanner's twin calves named?
(a) Thing 1 and Thing 2
(b) Joe and Bo
(c) Tweedledee and Tweedledum
(d) Bib and Bob

4. How does the cow injure Robert?
(a) Sits on him
(b) Bites and kicks him
(c) Rolls over on him
(d) Gores him

5. What is wrong with the cow after she delivers the calf?
(a) She can hardly breathe
(b) She is unconscious
(c) She can't stop bleeding
(d) She can't stand

6. What does a trail of dust left by a wagon remind Robert of?
(a) Fog
(b) Clouds
(c) A snake
(d) Tumbleweeds

7. What kind of bird does Robert notice circling in the sky?
(a) Eagle
(b) Vulture
(c) Blackbird
(d) Red-tailed hawk

8. What does Robert find when he arrives home?
(a) A birthday supper
(b) Fresh cookies
(c) New kittens
(d) A new gun

9. Robert is washed with water that smells like ____________.
(a) Roses
(b) Eucalyptus
(c) Lilac
(d) Gardenia

10. What does Robert know about his father?
(a) He is color blind
(b) He is illiterate
(c) He was adopted
(d) He is left-handed

11. What do Robert and his father do together?
(a) Watch the sunset
(b) Milk the cows
(c) Sing a song
(d) Read the Bible

12. What does Pinky prefer to drink?
(a) Rain water
(b) Milk
(c) Lukewarm tea
(d) Cold water

13. What are Papa's plans for Robert on this day?
(a) School work
(b) Help with farm work
(c) A picnic
(d) Church services

14. What is Robert's father pleased about?
(a) A new variety of seed corn
(b) The promise of rain
(c) A new tractor
(d) Robert's saving the cow and her calf

15. What does Robert's father consider the piglet to be?
(a) A frill
(b) An inappropriate gift
(c) A source of income
(d) A nuisance

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Robert describe his vision?

2. In what month does Chapter 5 take place?

3. What does Robert feed his piglet?

4. How does Robert relax with Pinky?

5. Who does Robert think would enjoy eating the bird's prey?

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