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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 the Lady think that people shouldn't look down while listening to a story?
(a) They'll think badly of the storyteller.
(b) They'll fall asleep.
(c) They'll get a neck ache.
(d) They'll get distracted.

2. What birds cause the horses to tear around because the noise reminds them of crowds at the horse races?
(a) Crows.
(b) Pidgeons.
(c) Seagulls.
(d) Robins.

3. What does Ben say when Whittington purrs?
(a) That Whittington has the loudest purr in the world.
(b) That it sounds more like a chainsaw than a cat.
(c) That it sounds like Whittington is out of practice.
(d) That Whittington doesn't know what a purr should sound like.

4. What nationality does the Lady say her ancestors are?
(a) Italian.
(b) French.
(c) English.
(d) Spanish.

5. What time do Bernie, Abby, and Ben get up in the mornings to care for the horses?
(a) Seven o'clock.
(b) Six o'clock.
(c) Four o'clock.
(d) Five o'clock.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bernie give Ted in exchange for hauling his horses?

2. Who taught Dick Whittington to read?

3. How many grandchildren does Bernie have?

4. How many students is Marion assigned to help in Abby's classroom?

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

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