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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mr. Grouch?
(a) A neighbor at the foot of the mountain
(b) A spotted skunk
(c) The male raccoon who lives in the redwood tree
(d) A big rat in the wall

2. What does Jerome regret about the people he encountered in his work?
(a) He has not stayed in touch with them
(b) They were sad and he was unable to comfort them
(c) They were not pleased with his work
(d) They were unable to talk with him

3. How does Jerome manage to protect his food?
(a) He makes latches that can be opened by pulling a string
(b) He puts everything under lock and key
(c) He puts his food in a safe
(d) He trains the animals to stay out of the cupboards

4. What is unique about Jerome's front wndow?
(a) It is covered with draperies
(b) It is made of stained glass
(c) It is a sliding glass door
(d) It is the size of a storefront window

5. During this first visit with Jerome, Emma Lou...
(a) Demonstrates her large appetite
(b) Brings her dog, Ma Grady
(c) Ridicules Jerome for having animals
(d) Remains quiet and withdrawn

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Mr. and Mrs. Grouch respond to Jerome's talking?

2. Why does Emma Lou dislike the other neighbor, Donald?

3. Who is Amby?

4. What does Emma Lou discover in the blackberry patch?

5. What do we know about Jerome's past?

(see the answer key)

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