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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. Why does the book think Beth may not be allergic to poodles?

2. Who does Beth say switches off the nightlight?

3. What is the month of the year at the beginning of the first chapter?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Beth decide to get a poodle?

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

4. Why does Beth call her new dog Tippietoes?

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

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

7. How does Beth turn the tables on Philip?

8. How does Philip fool Beth at the beginning of this chapter?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Beth learn about friendship in this story? Why is this such an important lesson to learn?

Essay Topic 2

What do the Pretty Pennies Girl's Club and the Tiger Hunter's Club symbolize in context of the story? What does it meaning give the story when the two group come together?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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