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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Papa tell Robert that desecrate a grave means?
(a) Dig a new grave
(b) Move a body to a different grave
(c) Dig up an established grave
(d) Decorate

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

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

4. What time of day is it when Robert returns from the fair?
(a) Mid afternoon
(b) Sunrise
(c) Night
(d) Noon

5. How does Pinky behave in the show ring?
(a) Uncooperatively
(b) She runs away
(c) Beautifully
(d) Erratically

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

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

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

9. Why does Robert promise two piglets to Mr. Tanner?
(a) As a stud fee
(b) Exchange for repair services
(c) For his birthday
(d) For taking him to the fair

10. What does Mr. Tanner warn Robert about when they reach the fairgrounds?
(a) Perverts in the restrooms
(b) Pickpockets
(c) Eating too much candy
(d) Sour apples

11. Mama says that ____________ might benefit from some loving kindness.
(a) Aunt Carrie
(b) Papa
(c) Mama
(d) Widow Bascom

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

13. Papa is famous for saying, "Never miss a chance to _______________________."
(a) Go to the fair
(b) Learn something new
(c) Meet interesting people
(d) Keep your mouth shut

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

15. What is the name of Mr. Tanner's boar?
(a) Ulysses
(b) Samson
(c) Goliath
(d) Sam

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Papa do with the animal in #126?

2. How many piglets has Pinky produced

3. Where does Robert wish he could take Pinky?

4. What does Robert spend his dime on?

5. What is Mr. Hillman doing when Papa and Robert arrive at the cemetery?

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