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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January 12 – February 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Leigh tells Mr. Henshaw in his sixth letter, dated November 7, that he is now in what grade?
(a) Second grade.
(b) Third grade.
(c) Fifth grade.
(d) Seventh grade.

2. Who does Leigh say is his favorite character in Mr. Henshaw’s book that he’s read in his third letter, dated November 13?
(a) Joe Kelly.
(b) Buffy.
(c) Joe’s Dad.
(d) Roger.

3. What surprised Leigh about the book Beggar Bears, according to his letter on January 15?
(a) It seemed like a “girl’s book” to him.
(b) It was funnier than he expected it to be.
(c) It was a historical book and not very interesting.
(d) It wasn’t funny like Mr. Henshaw’s other books.

4. Leigh says in his first letter to Mr. Henshaw that his teacher read Mr. Henshaw’s book about what on May 12?
(a) The dog.
(b) The cat.
(c) The moose.
(d) The bears.

5. Leigh says in his diary entry from January 20 that he wishes he had a grandfather like whom?
(a) Mr. Fridley.
(b) Mr. Henshaw.
(c) Chuck.
(d) Mr. Jameson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Leigh says in his December 4 letter to Mr. Henshaw that maybe when he writes a book he’ll call it what?

2. What does Leigh say he and his mom went to eat after crying in his February 5 diary entry?

3. Leigh closes his September 20 letter to Mr. Henshaw with a limerick: “De Liver De Letter De Sooner De Better De Later De Letter De Madder” what?

4. How many pounds of moose meat does the boy’s family have in their freezer in Moose on Toast?

5. What is Leigh’s father’s name?

(see the answer key)

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