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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8, Chapters 27, 28, 29 and 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the rooster find by kicking away straw and dung?
(a) Snails.
(b) Roots.
(c) Worms.
(d) New grass and weeds.

2. What does Gran give to Abby and Ben when they have upset stomachs?
(a) Lemon water.
(b) Licorice tea.
(c) Mint tea.
(d) Ginger tea.

3. What do the rats ask for, in addition to safety from the cat?
(a) Free passage into and out of the barn.
(b) A share of grain.
(c) Every other chicken egg.
(d) The right to come lay in the hay.

4. Where do the bantams roost when not sitting on eggs?
(a) On the hay bales.
(b) Up in a tree outside the barn.
(c) Up in the roof rafters.
(d) In the wired chicken roost on the side of the barn.

5. What was Dick Whittington's profession?
(a) Actor.
(b) Sailor.
(c) Politician.
(d) Merchant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bernie do on his errand that's not an errand?

2. How many grandchildren does Bernie have?

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

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

5. When is Ben's appointment to observe the special ed reading class?

(see the answer key)

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