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

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

3. What kills one of the hens during the night?
(a) A dog
(b) A fox
(c) A hawk
(d) A weasel

4. Whose voice does Robert not hear coming from downstairs?
(a) Mama's
(b) Aunt Carrie's
(c) Papa's
(d) Mrs. Hillman's

5. Who is Ira Long?
(a) A plow repairman
(b) The new school teacher
(c) A traveling feed salesman
(d) Widow Bascom's hired man

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert spend his dime on?

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

3. What is one of the reasons for the troubles facing the Pecks?

4. What does Papa ask Robert to do?

5. What day does Papa decide to kill Pinky?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What awakens Robert at the beginning of Chapter 8?

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

4. What have been Robert's experiences with Widow Bascom?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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