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

2. How long do Whittington's injuries from the fight last?
(a) Until St. Patrick's Day.
(b) Until Valentine's Day.
(c) Until New Year's.
(d) Until April Fool's Day.

3. What ailment causes Bernie to talk about selling out every winter?
(a) Gout.
(b) Arthritis.
(c) Rickets.
(d) Allergies.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Havey named after?

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

3. What color is Abby's hair?

4. How does Havey get exercise?

5. What does Whittington sound like the name of, to the Lady?

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