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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 kind of animal does Beth think could have tunneled its way into the turkey yard?
(a) A fox.
(b) A groundhog.
(c) A mole.
(d) A rabbit.

2. What does Philip say Beth does well considering she's a girl?
(a) Runs fast.
(b) Draws well.
(c) Tells jokes.
(d) Takes jokes.

3. What does Beth's mother say is improper?
(a) Eating with your mouth open.
(b) Listening to other people's conversations.
(c) Pointing at people.
(d) Laughing at people.

4. What does Beth call the puppy?
(a) Hercules.
(b) Homer.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Davis.

5. What kind of dog breed does Beth get for the third time?
(a) A collie.
(b) A pitbull.
(c) A rotweiller.
(d) A poodle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philip say he is going to let Beth do after she finishes her chores?

2. Why won't Beth's mother let Beth keep the puppy?

3. What is the name of Pa's favorite magazine?

4. What does Beth's father think the foxes would have to do to get at his turkeys?

5. What is the month of the year at the beginning of Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the story hint that her relationship with Philip affects her and her grades?

2. Why does Philip say he hasn't invited Beth to his party?

3. How do Beth's parent help her get over the fact she cannot have a puppy?

4. Why is Beth so disappointed that Philip hasn't invited her to his party?

5. What does Beth overhear Miss Linwood saying to the sheriff?

6. What argument does Beth have with her brother Luther about pigs?

7. In what way does Beth react badly to her new puppy?

8. How does Beth capture the turkey thieves?

9. How and why does Philip try to keep Beth in line?

10. How does Dr. Brennan promise to help Beth?

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