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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 18 - 27 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Clark tell Sylvia about grown goats?
(a) They are sweet and tender.
(b) They are vicious with strangers.
(c) They are loyal to a fault.
(d) They may seem tame but can be unpredictable.

2. What does Clark call Mrs. Jamieson when he tells Carla she called after returning from Greece?
(a) Her Honor.
(b) The Old Bag.
(c) Princess.
(d) Her Majesty.

3. What does Clark call Flora after seeing her at Sylvia's?
(a) A goat from outer space.
(b) A ghost of a goat.
(c) A goat from Timbuktu.
(d) A goat from the other side.

4. What was Mr. Jamieson's occupation?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Professor.
(c) Poet.
(d) Shop owner.

5. Who is Ruth Stiles?
(a) Sylvia's friend in Toronto.
(b) Sylvia's sister in British Columbia.
(c) Sylvia's cousin in Vancouver.
(d) Sylvia's friend in Greece.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aside from trail rides and lessons, how else do Clark and Carla earn money?

2. Why had Carla told Clark the story of Mr. Jamieson?

3. What often happened with Sylvia's young female students who "hung around her worshipfully" (9)?

4. Where does Sylvia move at the end of the story?

5. How does Carla decide she will inform Clark of her departure?

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