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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 never happens in spite of Papa's best efforts?
(a) A deer does not pass by
(b) Robert can't go to college
(c) Mama does not get a new dress
(d) Papa goes to the fair

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

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

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

5. What does Robert tell Mr. Tanner about Papa's health?
(a) He is in remission
(b) He is fine
(c) He has a bad cold
(d) He is terminally ill

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens if Pinky is found to be barren?

2. Which of the following is a person who does not necessarily love Robert more than anyone in the world?

3. What does the Widow Bascom give Robert in exchange for his help?

4. What does Papa tell Robert before he leaves to go to the fair?

5. What are Papa and Robert unable to do on this morning?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Robert's reaction to the weaseling?

4. How

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

6. Why is Robert so alarmed at Pinky's breeding/

7. Why does Mama send Robert out to hunt for a gray squirrel?

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

9. What is the significance of Pinky's being barren?

10. What does it mean to "weasel" a dog?

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