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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 dog does the kennel owner give Beth after Friendly?
(a) A Pitbull.
(b) A Rotweiller.
(c) A Chihuahua.
(d) A Poodle.

2. Who does Beth say switches off the nightlight?
(a) Philip.
(b) God.
(c) Mother Earth.
(d) Pa.

3. What is the name of Beth's school teacher?
(a) Mrs. Johnson.
(b) Mrs. Davis.
(c) Mrs. Benson.
(d) Mrs. Smith.

4. How does Beth's mother give away the fact Beth's father has bought the puppy?
(a) She looks nervous.
(b) She removes dog hair from her clothes.
(c) Her eyes smile.
(d) She giggles.

5. What kind of train derailed five miles from Pocahontas in 1938?
(a) A mail train.
(b) A carnival train.
(c) A passenger train.
(d) A circus train.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of animal does Beth think could have tunneled its way into the turkey yard?

2. What does Beth's mother call her new child?

3. How does Pa pronounce "figure out"?

4. What is Philip doing in the barn when Beth enters?

5. What does Dr. Brennan say is wrong with Beth?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why are the missing turkeys such a problem for Beth and her family?

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

5. How does Beth capture the turkey thieves?

6. How does Philip react when Philip when he and Gordy meet Beth in the bus queue?

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

8. What does Beth's mother think about Beth's relationship with Philip?

9. Why does Beth call her new dog Tippietoes?

10. Why does Pa think foxes couldn't have eaten his turkeys?

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