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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Papa tell Robert before he leaves to go to the fair?
(a) Listen to Mr. Tanner
(b) Don't take any wooden nickels
(c) Be polite to adults
(d) Papa has never been to Rutland

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

4. What does Mama want from the animal Robert hunts?
(a) Ground up nuts
(b) Antlers
(c) Dinner
(d) Fur

5. What religion is Mr. Tanner?
(a) Catholic
(b) Methodist
(c) Jewish
(d) Baptist

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

7. What is the behavior that has angered Aunt Carrie?
(a) Cheating on taxes
(b) Lying
(c) Cohabiting without being married
(d) Working on Sunday

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

9. What does Papa say Pinky should have done by now?
(a) Come into heat
(b) Run away
(c) Hunted
(d) Been slaughtered

10. What new article of clothing does Robert need?
(a) A winter coat
(b) Suit
(c) Pants
(d) Shoes

11. Mr. Tanner tells Papa and Mama that Robert _______________________.
(a) Is rude
(b) Was a great help
(c) Is sick
(d) Got lost

12. What else does Mama send with Robert to go to the fair?
(a) A full food basket
(b) A sweater
(c) A Bible
(d) A sun hat

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

14. What does Robert do with the oxen at the fair?
(a) Puts bows on their tails
(b) Braids their hair
(c) Washes them
(d) Leads them around the show ring

15. What day does Papa decide to kill Pinky?
(a) Thursday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Saturday
(d) Friday

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert spend his dime on?

2. What does Mr. Tanner warn Robert about when they reach the fairgrounds?

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

4. What does Robert realize about the three people who love him aside from his parents?

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

(see the answer keys)

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