3. Why does Robert want Pinky to have babies?
(a) She will not be slaughtered
(b) The farm needs the money
(c) She will be happy
(d) He wants some piglets to play with

4. What is the purpose of what father wants to do to the neighbor's dog?
(a) Make the dog a good hunting dog
(b) Make the dog regret coming to his farm
(c) Make the dog hate weasels
(d) Give the dog a good home

5. What does Robert call Mr. Hillman's voice?
(a) A cry for help
(b) An illness
(c) A boiling kettle
(d) A sad song

6. What special treat does the family have for dinner?
(a) Cherry bread
(b) Apple pie
(c) Chocolate cake
(d) Raspberry pudding

7. Who encouraged Mr. Tanner to take Robert to the fair?
(a) Mama
(b) Widow Bascom
(c) Aunt Carrie
(d) Papa

8. What does the Widow Bascom give Robert in exchange for his help?
(a) Gingersnaps and buttermilk
(b) Some marbles
(c) A new Bible
(d) A dime

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

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

11. What does Robert notice when he looks outside?
(a) The sheriff
(b) A full moon
(c) Yellow light in the shed
(d) A blizzard

12. Pinky must be slaughtered because there is not enough food and ____________________.
(a) Papa is ill
(b) The family is hungry for pork
(c) The farm has been sold
(d) The family can't afford to feed her

13. What does Mr. Tanner say about the boar's dominance over Pinky?
(a) It will be over soon
(b) It is the natural order of things
(c) Something has made the boar crazy
(d) The boar will be shot

14. Aunt Carrie is obviously upset about the behavior of whom?
(a) Widow Bascom
(b) Papa
(c) Robert
(d) Mr. Tanner

15. Papa wants Robert to ______________________.
(a) Go away and join the Navy
(b) Become a minister
(c) Get a good education and use modern farming methods
(d) Become a doctor