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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, "An Encounter over Blackberries".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dobbs do to Willie when he tries to pat her after George does?
(a) Dobbs sends Willie stumbling backwards.
(b) Dobbs licks Willie's hand.
(c) Dobbs neighs.
(d) Dobbs nips at Willie's hand.

2. What does Tom say about the comic book he wants Willie to choose?
(a) Tom will read it to him.
(b) Willie can look at the pictures.
(c) Tom rushes Willie into his choice of one.
(d) Willie can learn to read using it.

3. What happens at the end of Chapter 2 that makes Willie smile?
(a) Tom let him cook.
(b) Tom gave him socks that were way too big.
(c) The dog licked his face.
(d) He ate potatoes.

4. What favor does Tom ask of the librarian?
(a) To help Willie find picture books.
(b) To choose a book that she thinks appropriate for Willie.
(c) To let Willie have more than three books.
(d) To watch Willie while Tom shops.

5. Why doesn't Willie pick the color red for his suspenders?
(a) He isn't given the choice of red.
(b) Willie doesn't like red.
(c) His mother told him red was sinful.
(d) Tom says he doesn't like red.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the librarian astonished that Tom wants a card for Willie?

2. What do the townspeople do when Tom joins them at the meeting?

3. What does Zach want to do that surprises Willie after they first meet?

4. What does Mrs. Beech mean when she writes that she had "sewn him in for the winter"?

5. What does George invite Willie to do the day after they build the shelter?

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