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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, Chapters 13, 14 and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bernie want horses?
(a) He breeds them to sell.
(b) He needs them to till the fields.
(c) He just likes them.
(d) He breeds them for racing.

2. What was Dick Whittington's profession?
(a) Merchant.
(b) Actor.
(c) Politician.
(d) Sailor.

3. Why doesn't Bernie take Havey home?
(a) Because she bites.
(b) Because she has fleas.
(c) Because she is afraid of children.
(d) Because Marion is allergic.

4. Who does the Lady suggest should help Ben learn to read?
(a) Bernie.
(b) Abby.
(c) Whittington.
(d) Marion.

5. How does Havey get exercise?
(a) By chasing the Lady and nipping at the horses.
(b) By running up and down the farm road to the barn.
(c) By running after rats and chickens.
(d) By running round and round the barn while Bernie waters the animals.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Dick on the road with the carriage?

2. What games do the rats play while waiting for Whittington to continue his story?

3. What did Whitington's former family call him?

4. What makes the barn begin to smell like home to the horses?

5. What does the stranger with the gold coin give to Dick?

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