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

2. What will the Tigers have to do if the Pennies win the relay?

3. How do Beth and Philip react when they receive their first customer?

4. What is thrown onto Beth's porch?

5. How does Mrs. Hall react when Beth brings back Philip?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Beth try to save her presidency?

3. How do Beth and and Philip react to the first customer at their fruit and vegetable stand?

4. How do the Hall's react to Philip and Beth's arrival?

5. What problem do Beth and the other girl have with the t-shirts?

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

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

8. Describe the rivalry between Annie and Beth?

9. How does Beth and her friends persuade Mr. Putterham to refund their money?

10. Why cant the sheriff so anything about the t-shirts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. In what ways are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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