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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: The Calf-Raising Contest.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Philip eaten from the stock?
(a) A peach.
(b) An apple.
(c) A grapefruit.
(d) A watermelon.

2. What is the month of the year at the beginning of the first chapter?
(a) December.
(b) September.
(c) November.
(d) October.

3. Why does Beth get angry at Philip in this section?
(a) He is pretending to be stronger than he is.
(b) He won't stop talking about his calf.
(c) He calls her names.
(d) He is making stupid jokes.

4. What does Beth's father think the foxes would have to do to get at his turkeys?
(a) Dig a mile long tunnel.
(b) Fly over the fence.
(c) Blow down the fence.
(d) Learn to handle weapons.

5. What does Beth say her father's face looks as polished as?
(a) Black shoes on a Sunday morning.
(b) A steel door.
(c) A brand new car bonnet.
(d) A marble staircase.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Beth find Philip?

2. How do Beth and Philip react when they receive their first customer?

3. What is Beth tired of hearing about Annie?

4. What does Philip do while Beth does his chores?

5. What does Pa find while looking for the missing turkeys?

(see the answer key)

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