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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 kind of dog does the kennel owner give Beth after Friendly?

3. What does Luther say Beth is not yet old enough to understand?

4. What happens to Beth halfway home with the puppy?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Beth decide to get a poodle?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Beth dream at the beginning of this section?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do Beth's problems with puppies teach her about life? Why does Beth need to be taught this lesson at this point in this story?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Beth hold herself back in class? How does she come to the realization that she is holding herself back?

Essay Topic 3

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

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