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- 1. Multiple Choice
The narrator of A Cow Called Boy is
Rami
Boy
Josh
- 2. Multiple Choice
The setting of A cow called Boy is
Manila, Spain
Kingston, Jamaica
Kendal, Jamaica
- 3. Multiple Choice
Who is the protagonist of the novel?
Mr. Kelly
Mr. Redmond
Mr. Watson
Boy
Josh
- 4. Multiple Choice
Who is the antagonist of the novel?
Mr. Kelly
Mr. Redmond
Mr. Watson
Boy
Josh
- 5. Multiple Choice
The title of Chapter 1 is
An A- Grade Report
Boy Pickets
Boy is for Sale
A Cow Called Boy
- 6. Multiple Choice
How many times did Boy follow Josh to school?
Two
Three
Four
- 7. Multiple Choice
What time of year does the story take place?
the end of summer
the start of January
after Easter break
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which character is described as manipulative and intimidating?
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which teacher fainted in the story?
Mrs. Anthony
Mrs. Redmond
Mr. Redmond
- 10. Multiple Choice
How did Mr. Redmond try to intimidate Mrs. Anthony?
he hit her with the strap
he didn't speak to her at all
he twirled his pencil around
he shouted at her
- 11. Multiple Choice
Boy was a sickly calf at first
True
False
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which things do Boy and Josh have in common?
They both like living on the farm
They both like going to school
They've both lost a parent
They're both mischievous
- 13. Multiple Choice
Why did the farmer give Josh the calf?
The calf's mother had died and he did not want to bother with it.
He had too many animals and could not take care of all of them.
The farmer was old and selling all the animals he owned.
Josh begged him for the calf.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Who or what is Dr Cure All?
The school doctor
A strap
A parent
Medication for headaches
- 15. Multiple Choice
5. What was the girl's name who got scared of the cow?
Maria
Pearlita
Dolly
Karen
- 16. Multiple Choice
How did Mrs. Mahon know it was not yet noon?
the position of the sun
looking at her watch
the sun had set
the lunch bell had not rung
- 17. Multiple Choice
Josh constantly said Boy is not a cow, he is a:
mule
colt
bull calf
donkey
- 18. Multiple Choice
How did Mrs. Mahon know that something was wrong?
Josh was home early.
Boy was mooing really loudly.
Maria had jumped out the window.
Josh gave her the note.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Why couldn't Mrs. Mahon make out Mr. Redmond's note?
written poorly
not enough information
paper was torn
was written in pencil
- 20. Multiple Choice
How did Mrs. Mahon react when Mr. Redomd explained the situation that had happened with Boy?
she laughed
she gasped in shock
she jumped through the window
she started to cry
- 21. Multiple Choice
What did Mr. Redmond tell Mrs. Mahon to make her take things more seriously?
that she would have to pay for the damages
that Mrs. Bernard could sue her
that Josh had gotten a licking
that Boy had to be sold
- 22. Multiple Choice
What was taped onto each side of Boy?
an advertisement
sticks
books
basket
- 23. Multiple Choice
How did Boy try to remove the saddle?
rolling in the dirt
jumping through the window
rubbing against a wall
licking it off
- 24. Multiple Choice
How many shillings is Boy sold for?
20
30
35
40
- 25. Multiple Choice
Who purchased Boy?
Mr Ridley
Mr Ben Watson
Gig Pearson
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which emotion did Josh display when Boy was sold?
Joy
Shock
Sorrow
Determination
- 27. Multiple Choice
What is Ben Watson's role in the story?
Storekeeper
Farmer
Butcher
- 28. Multiple Choice
What is Mr Watson's full first name?
Bernard
Ben
Brandon
Benjamin
- 29. Multiple Choice
What was the first offer made for Boy?
Forty shillings
Twenty shillings
Thirty shillings
Twenty-five shillings
- 30. Multiple Choice
What last-ditch effort does Josh use to prevent the sale of Boy?
He threatened everyone
He returned him to Mr Kelly
He sat with him on the step and refused to move
He commands Boy to run
- 31. Multiple Choice
How much shillings did Ridley say Boy was actually worth?
40
50
60
70
- 32. Multiple Choice
How much shillings did Mr. Watson say Boy was actually worth?
50
60
70
80
- 33. Multiple Choice
Which TWO methods did Josh use to get Boy back?
Hunger strike
Calling the police to get Boy back
Protest in front of Mr. Watson's store
Pleading to his mother to purchase Boy
- 34. Multiple Choice
How did Mr. Watson get some of the kids to stop protesting?
He called the Principal
He called Mrs. Anthony
He threatened to call their parents
He threatened to give their parents no credit
- 35. Multiple Choice
How did Josh get back at Mr. Watson for not allowing credit?
He called the Constable.
He said he would shop at Mr. Tobias.
He protested the store.
He told Mr. Redmond about it .
- 36. Multiple Choice
Josh's classmates got beating from Mr. Redmond for protesting with him. TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
FALSE
- 37. Multiple Choice
Which TWO persons joined Josh's protest?
Ridley
Mrs. Mahon
Mrs. Anthony
Mr. Redmond
- 38. Multiple Choice
Mrs. Watson agreed with her husband's actions. TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
FALSE
- 39. Multiple Choice
What was Mr. Watson's last attempt to avoid selling Boy?
He tied him up behind the store.
He sold him to another customer.
He tried to sell him to the butcher.
None of the Above
- 40. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the butcher?
Willy
Ridley
Gig
Percy
- 41. Multiple Choice
What did Josh ask Mrs. Mahon to have prepared for him and Boy?
Pancakes
Waffles
Omelet
French Toast
- 42. Multiple Choice
How much did Josh purchase Boy for?
60
50
40
45
- 43. Multiple Choice
Why does Josh think Boy isn't worth 40 shillings anymore?
Boy was humiliated.
Boy lost weight.
Boy was tied.
All of the above
- 44. Multiple Choice
What lesson did Josh teach Mr. Watson?
Don't take a boy's bulkin from him.
Don't take away credit from the people.
Don't take advantage of those with less power.
Don't be a mean, grumpy old man.
- 45. Multiple Choice
Where did Josh take Boy in the last chapter?
School
Mr. Tobias store
Brad's House
Mr. Watson's store
- 46. Multiple Choice
What did Karen and Vera place on Boy's neck?
A sign that said "Welcome Back!"
A collar with a bell
A garland of flowers
None of the Above
- 47. Multiple Choice
Who joined Josh to school?
Mr. Watson
Ridley
Mr. Tobias
Mrs. Mahon
- 48. Multiple Choice
Mr. Redmond held an assembly after Josh got him back. TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
FALSE
- 49. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT one of the animals Mr. Redmond said they would add to their school environment?
Horses
Goats
Rabbits
Fish
- 50. Multiple Choice
What is NOT a theme of the novel, "A Cow Called Boy"?
Friendship
Loyalty
Greed
Money
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