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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, Chapters 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Bernie react to the horses muzzling him?
(a) It makes him smile.
(b) It makes him embarrassed.
(c) It makes him angry.
(d) It makes him sad.

2. What is the bantams' initial response to the idea of Whittington moving into the barn?
(a) They are afraid he will cause them more problems.
(b) They are excited because they've never seen a cat.
(c) They don't know what to think.
(d) They are relieved they will have a protector.

3. What is the horses' initial response to the idea of Whittington moving into the barn?
(a) They think Whittington will probably be effective against the rats.
(b) They disapprove because they dislike cats.
(c) They don't have an opinion.
(d) They approve because they like cats.

4. What is Havey named after?
(a) A car model.
(b) A type of engine.
(c) A tire company.
(d) A motor oil.

5. What clinches Whittington's place in the family of the barn animals?
(a) Whittington's fighting words to the rats.
(b) The Lady's feeling about Whittington.
(c) Whittington's manner to the chickens.
(d) Ben and Abby asking about the cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color do the Lady's black tail feathers look in the sunlight?

2. Why is Bernie afraid to put down rat poison?

3. What birds cause the horses to tear around because the noise reminds them of crowds at the horse races?

4. Where do the bantams roost when not sitting on eggs?

5. What is the weather like when Whittington first meets the Lady?

(see the answer key)

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