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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. Who does Beth say switches off the nightlight?

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

3. What does Philip warn Beth not to fall on?

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

5. What kind of animals does Luther take care of?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the newly painted house symbolize for Beth and her family?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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