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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 does Robert leave out of his story about going to the fair?
(a) Losing his money
(b) Playing games of chance
(c) His vomiting spell
(d) Eating 5 candy apples

2. 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

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

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

5. What is Robert's role in the barrel exercise?
(a) Stir the contents
(b) Roll it periodically
(c) Add vinegar
(d) Hold down the lid

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert know about his life at this point?

2. How much money does Mama give Robert to spend at the fair?

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

4. Which of the following must Robert not have to account for from his day at the fair?

5. What does Papa tell Robert that he wants to do to a neighbor's dog?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Robert's maturity affecting his view on religion

2. What is the unspoken understanding regarding Pinky in the Peck household?

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

4. What is the impact of Robert's incorrect smoking of the apple orchard?

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

6. What good news does Robert get in Chapter 9?

7. Why does the family not have enough food to eat for the winter?

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

9. What does Robert hear his mother and aunt discussing in Chapter 9?

10. On what topic must Robert remind himself not to be too greedy?

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