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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 word does Beth wipe the dirt off on her sign?

2. What is the month of the year at the beginning of Chapter 6?

3. What is the name of the county where Beth lives?

4. Who has Sheriff Miller given his Busy Bee t-short to?

5. What does Bonnie say Mr. Putterham would do to his mother in broad daylight?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Beth so upset when she arrives back at her vegetable stand?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does the sixth chapter prove about Beth's character?

10. Describe the rivalry between Annie and Beth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Look at the structure of the book.

How does the author use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

Discuss elements of the narrative structure; Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

Essay Topic 3

How does Philip prove his leadership skills in this story? What are his strengths and weaknesses as a leader?

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