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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 member of her family does Beth visit in this section?

2. What does Beth recall Dr. Brennan telling her parents about her?

3. What is marked on the red pick-up truck?

4. What do Beth and Philip build their stand from?

5. What do the Pennies and Tigers chant outside Mr. Putterham's store?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problems do the members of the Pretty Pennie Girl's Club have with Beth's leadership?

2. Why does Beth think Philip has gone up the mountain?

3. How does everyone get ready for the town picnic?

4. How does Mr. Putterham react when Beth asks for her money back for the t-shirts?

5. How does Beth prove her leadership skills in this section?

6. How does Beth help Philip to the bottom of the mountain?

7. How does Philip cause a panic in this section?

8. Describe the rivalry between Annie and Beth?

9. Why does Beth become angry with her family in this section?

10. What do Philip and Beth do during the quiet period?

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

How does Philip exploit Beth's feelings for him? How does the way he acts effect Beth?

Essay Topic 3

Examine Beth's lifestyle.

1. How does living in such a close-knit community effect Beth's character and the decisions she makes?

2. How do you think her life would different if she lived in the city?

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