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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what month does Chapter 5 take place?
(a) July
(b) August
(c) April
(d) May

2. What does Robert say is his favorite thing to look at?
(a) The sunset
(b) Snowflakes
(c) Pinky
(d) His mother's face

3. What bites Pinky on the nose?
(a) A crawdad
(b) A wolf
(c) A dog
(d) A spider

4. What does Robert name his new piglet?
(a) Tailspin
(b) Pinky
(c) Oinker
(d) Piglet

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Robert relax with Pinky?

2. What does Robert think is the role of a tutor?

3. What does Pinky prefer to drink?

4. What does Robert ask his parents to tell the farmer?

5. What does Robert pull from the cow's throat?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the metaphor Robert sees in the dust trail left by a wagon?

2. Describe how Robert appreciates the beauty of nature in Chapter 7.

3. Why is Robert not in school on the day of his adventure with the cow?

4. What is Robert's odd behavior after the hawk catches a rabbit?

5. Describe the dramatic reaction to Robert's grade card.

6. Explain why even though Papa has no formal education, he is still well aware of his worth.

7. What is Papa's position on every man completing his mission in life?

8. In what ways does Papa show his tenderness for Robert?

9. How is Aunt Mattie's exasperation also a source of humor?

10. How is Robert injured in his encounter with the cow?

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