View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6, Chapters 19, 20, 21 and 22.

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 get distracted.
(c) They'll fall asleep.
(d) They'll get a neck ache.

2. 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 don't have an opinion.
(c) They approve because they like cats.
(d) They disapprove because they dislike cats.

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

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

5. How does the Lady feel when Whittington uses big words?
(a) Tickled.
(b) Admiring.
(c) Angry.
(d) Annoyed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Bernie use to make a water dish for the black hen?

3. What does Gran give to Abby and Ben when they have upset stomachs?

4. Who taught Dick Whittington to read?

5. What does Whittington suggest that Ben do to help improve his reading?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 278 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample