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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through December 1 – January 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Leigh’s father’s name?
(a) Bill Botts.
(b) Walter Botts.
(c) Peter Botts.
(d) James Botts.

2. What does Leigh say is on the middle of the California flag in his December 12 letter to Mr. Henshaw?
(a) A diamond.
(b) A brown bear.
(c) A red-tailed hawk.
(d) A star.

3. How are Leigh’s diary entries differentiated from his letters to Mr. Henshaw in the novel?
(a) He signs his diary entries from “Leigh” and his letters from “Leigh Botts.”
(b) He addresses his diary entries “Dear Diary” and his letters “Dear Mr. Henshaw.”
(c) He writes the day of the week as well as the date on the diary entries.
(d) He writes the day of the week as well as the date on his letters.

4. Why does Leigh say he can’t complain to the teacher about someone stealing from his lunch bag in his first diary entry from December 22?
(a) Because “my mom would ground me if she found out.”
(b) Because “it isn’t a good idea for a new boy in school to be a snitch.”
(c) Because “I’d be sent home.”
(d) Because “the teacher doesn’t like me and wouldn’t believe me.”

5. Leigh writes in his diary entry for December 25 that he received what gift from his father for Christmas?
(a) A quilted down jacket.
(b) A radio-controlled car.
(c) A notebook and pencils.
(d) A BB gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Leigh’s dog in Dear Mr. Henshaw?

2. When does Leigh say he needs Mr. Henshaw’s answer to his ten questions by in order to complete his author report in his September 20 letter?

3. What is Leigh’s middle name?

4. Leigh says in his first letter to Mr. Henshaw that his teacher read Mr. Henshaw’s book about what on May 12?

5. What is the ninth question from Mr. Henshaw that Leigh answers in his letter from December 1?

(see the answer key)

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