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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beth decide to buy Philip for his birthday?

2. What does Beth say she will do to the thieves if they don't stay put?

3. What kind of animal does Pa ask Beth to pretend to be?

4. What is Calvin Cook's job?

5. What does Mama want Beth to do instead of thinking about Philip Hall?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Beth capture the turkey thieves?

2. What does Beth's dream at the beginning of this section represent?

3. Why does Reverend Ross think Gorilla Man is on the loose?

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

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

6. Why does Beth think that airplanes maybe responsible for the disappearance of the turkeys?

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

8. Why does Beth decide to get a poodle?

9. How does Beth's life change with the birth of baby Benjamin?

10. What does Dr. Brennan say about Beth's illness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

How does Beth prove herself herself to be incredibly brave in this story? How does her bravery effect her life?

Essay Topic 3

Aside from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

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