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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 event is the Old Rugged Cross Church holding?

2. Why is Beth's father worried in this section?

3. What does Reverend Ross hand around after the picnic lunch?

4. What does Beth suffer from as she climbs the mountain?

5. Who does Beth have to wake up to catch the bus to the church picnic?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Beth realize about Philip and her family at the end of the chapter?

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

3. How does Beth decide to raise money for a fruit and vegetable stand?

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

5. What decision do the Pretty Pennies and the Tiger Huner's make about the relay race?

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

7. How does Beth find Philip?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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