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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Tanner give to Robert as a gesture of thanks for saving his cow and delivering the calves?
(a) A gun
(b) A book
(c) A baby pig
(d) Some candy

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

3. Who is the relative that is visiting at Robert's home?
(a) Grandpa Robert
(b) Aunt Mattie
(c) Uncle Matthew
(d) Cousin William

4. What day is it when Chapter 6 begins?
(a) The first day of school
(b) The last day of school
(c) Christmas Day
(d) Halloween

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

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

7. What does Robert have in his pocket when he comes home?
(a) Apple
(b) Pennies
(c) Note
(d) Report card

8. What Revolutionary War figure was a resident of Robert's town?
(a) John Adams
(b) Ethan Allen
(c) Patrick Henry
(d) Benjamin Franklin

9. What does the answer to #31 show to Robert and his father?
(a) The twin calves
(b) A black goat
(c) His new tractor
(d) A blue ribbon

10. What is the name of the family's cat?
(a) Susie Q
(b) Miss Fortune
(c) Miss Susie
(d) Miss Sarah

11. What is one thing Robert and his father do not talk about while they work on the piglet's home?
(a) The bounty of the land
(b) The beauty of their lives
(c) Each person is born to do a mission
(d) The next birthday party

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

13. What is the outcome of Robert's tutoring session?
(a) Not successful
(b) Worth every minute
(c) Promising
(d) Very successful

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with the cow after she delivers the calf?

2. What animal does the bird swoop down and kill close to where Robert is lying in the grass?

3. Where must the piglet's pen be built?

4. Who stitches Robert's wounds?

5. What wild plant does Robert eat outside?

(see the answer keys)

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