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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. What happens if Pinky is found to be barren?
(a) She will be killed for food
(b) She will be sent away
(c) She will be ostracized
(d) She will get fertility treatments

2. What is in the grave with a small coffin?
(a) A toy
(b) A large coffin
(c) A treasure chest
(d) Two other small coffins

3. What is one of the reasons for the troubles facing the Pecks?
(a) Robert got a virus
(b) Papa cannot hunt effectively
(c) Winter has come too early
(d) Mama had cancer

4. What does Robert do to his father after he kills Pinky?
(a) Slaps him
(b) Kisses his hand
(c) Shoots him
(d) Shakes his hand

5. What do Papa and Robert agree to never participate in again?
(a) A branding
(b) A weasling
(c) Sunday services
(d) A hunting expedition

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What never happens in spite of Papa's best efforts?

3. What does Papa tell Robert that desecrate a grave means?

4. What does Robert spend his dime on?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Robert show that he is growing up in Chapter 13?

2. What does Mama send with Robert to the fair?

3. What phrase of Papa's is Robert mindful of as he rides with Mr. Tanner?

4. What is the weaseling procedure in which Robert participates/

5. What happens when Papa, Robert and Mr. Hillman leave the cemetery?

6. How

7. Explain Mama's position on Widow Bascom's situation.

8. How does Papa react to Robert's maturity over giving up Pinky for the welfare of the family?

9. What is the scenario of Robert's return from the fair?

10. How does Robert like the experience of showing Mr. Tanner's oxen?

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