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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. Why is Bernie afraid to put down rat poison?
(a) He is afraid the chickens will eat it.
(b) He is afraid the poison won't kill the rats.
(c) He is afraid a cat will get a poisoned rat.
(d) He is afraid it will poison the soil.

2. How does the Lady feel when a flock of ducks flies overhead?
(a) Happy.
(b) Angry.
(c) Sad.
(d) Restless.

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

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

5. What color is Abby's hair?
(a) Brown.
(b) Golden.
(c) Auburn.
(d) Black.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the horses use to bathe themselves?

3. How much were the chickens bought for at a livestock auction?

4. How long do Whittington's injuries from the fight last?

5. Whose face is Bernie's face like?

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