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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Ben's teacher think Ben should pass this year?
(a) Yes, because reading won't be a significant problem for a few years.
(b) Yes, because his reading has improved so much.
(c) No, but only because of his reading.
(d) No, because of a lot of problems in class.

2. How often does the school principal bring his car to the Texaco for inspection?
(a) Every two years.
(b) Every six months.
(c) Every eighteen months.
(d) Every year.

3. What languages has Dick picked up that he plans to use in trading in Palermo?
(a) Portuguese and Romanian.
(b) Russian and French.
(c) Italian and Arabic.
(d) Spanish and German.

4. What is the first thing the Lady says when she finally arises from her sleeping place?
(a) I know what you're doing.
(b) I can hear you.
(c) I'm not letting you get away with this.
(d) I am not dead.

5. As spring comes on, how many eggs do the chickens lay per day?
(a) Two or three.
(b) Three or four.
(c) One or two.
(d) Four or five.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease does Aramis contract in the spring?

2. How many sets of books does Coach O have for Ben to read?

3. Who comes and drives off the predator who attacked the Lady?

4. What gift does Fitzwarren accept from Dick?

5. Who is the registered letter addressed to?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Mary's husband die?

2. In what way does Ben pet Whittington, and how does Whittington respond?

3. What does Ben think, when he observes the special reading lesson?

4. What does the cat's former owner say when Dick Whittington offers to share his fortune?

5. What causes the ship to turn back after reaching Palermo?

6. What advice does Bernie tell Ben that the principal gave?

7. What does Mary Green look like?

8. What proposition does Sir Louis have for Dick?

9. What happens to Gent when autumn arrives?

10. What does the tabby from down the road bring to the barn?

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