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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. What does Robert have to do before he can go to the fair?
(a) Clean the chicken coop
(b) Clean his room
(c) Paint the front door
(d) Mend the fence

2. Why is Papa unable to hunt properly?
(a) The snow is too deep
(b) He broke his leg
(c) The rain will not let up
(d) He doesn't own a proper deer rifle

3. What else does Mama send with Robert to go to the fair?
(a) A sun hat
(b) A full food basket
(c) A sweater
(d) A Bible

4. What never happens in spite of Papa's best efforts?
(a) Papa goes to the fair
(b) A deer does not pass by
(c) Robert can't go to college
(d) Mama does not get a new dress

5. What is the purpose of what father wants to do to the neighbor's dog?
(a) Give the dog a good home
(b) Make the dog a good hunting dog
(c) Make the dog hate weasels
(d) Make the dog regret coming to his farm

Short Answer Questions

1. What new article of clothing does Robert need?

2. What does Pinky do that embarrasses Robert?

3. Which of the following must Robert not have to account for from his day at the fair?

4. What does Papa tell Robert before he leaves to go to the fair?

5. How many piglets has Pinky produced

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of Pinky's being barren?

2. How does Papa react to Robert's maturity over giving up Pinky for the welfare of the family?

3. How does Robert like the experience of showing Mr. Tanner's oxen?

4. How is Robert's maturity affecting his view on religion

5. What phrase of Papa's is Robert mindful of as he rides with Mr. Tanner?

6. What awakens Robert at the beginning of Chapter 8?

7. Describe how Robert's farm boy innocence exhibits at the fair.

8. What is the unspoken understanding regarding Pinky in the Peck household?

9. What does Mama send with Robert to the fair?

10. Why does Mama send Robert out to hunt for a gray squirrel?

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