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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marion make for Ben when she learns he will move forward with his class?
(a) Double chocolate fudge.
(b) Chocolate chip cookies.
(c) Black Forest cupcakes.
(d) Angle food cake.

2. When Dick can hear his cat again, what does the cat tell him?
(a) That troubled waters lead to a calm.
(b) That riches are in store.
(c) That at least they have each other.
(d) That it will all work out.

3. What common item does Whittington explain used to be expensive in Dick's time but is cheap in the present for Ben and Abby?
(a) Cinnamon.
(b) Salt.
(c) Vinegar.
(d) Oranges.

4. When is Ben's appointment to observe the special ed reading class?
(a) The last day of April.
(b) A week after Valentine's Day.
(c) The first day of May.
(d) A week before Easter.

5. Why did Ben get sent home from school?
(a) For tearing up another student's paper.
(b) For screaming during class.
(c) For hitting another boy.
(d) For throwing a stapler.

6. Who does Whittington plan to take with him on his trip?
(a) Theo.
(b) The Lady.
(c) Mary Green.
(d) Fitzwarren.

7. What does Whittington do when the Lady won't come out of her sleeping place or respond?
(a) He starts telling stories about her.
(b) He snuggles against her and won't leave her side.
(c) He pulls her out of her nest.
(d) He starts bringing her presents.

8. When did Will begin working for Sir Louis?
(a) When he was seven.
(b) When he was ten.
(c) When he was eight.
(d) When he was nine.

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

10. What does Coach O make Ben do when he dumps the sand tray?
(a) Run laps.
(b) Do pushups.
(c) Sit in the corner.
(d) Write on the chalkboard.

11. What animal tries to attack the Lady while she is bathing?
(a) A hawk.
(b) An eagle.
(c) A wolf.
(d) A weasel.

12. How does the auctioneer at the livestock auction speak?
(a) Very fast all the time.
(b) Slow and steady all the time.
(c) Very fast at first, and then slower when there are some bids.
(d) Slower at first, and then very fast when there are some bids.

13. What disease does Aramis contract in the spring?
(a) Heartwater.
(b) Strangles.
(c) Rain rot.
(d) Equine influenza.

14. Who wakens the injured animal?
(a) Havey.
(b) Spooker.
(c) Wilhelmina.
(d) Blackie.

15. How many kittens does Dick's cat leave behind after the squall at sea?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Marker injure in the barn?

2. Which of the following trait does Theo NOT acquire?

3. How long do Abby and Ben study reading each day?

4. What languages has Dick picked up that he plans to use in trading in Palermo?

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

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