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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters III and IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are Evelyn Kimball, Janet Hoffman, and Billy Gaskell?
(a) The most popular kids at school.
(b) Ned's three favorite cousins.
(c) Three kids at Ned's church.
(d) Ned's closest friends.

2. What did Ned feel on the day of the visit with his father years ago that he felt when he went out in the night?
(a) That he was older than his father realized.
(b) That he was never going to understand his father.
(c) That life was far beyond his comprehension.
(d) That he was being watched.

3. Where does Ned travel that night?
(a) To the lake.
(b) To his best friend's house.
(c) To the back pasture.
(d) To the woods.

4. Why does Ned think his father will be upset with him?
(a) If his father learns that he intentionally broke his sister's doll.
(b) If Ned says he does not want to go with Hilary.
(c) If his father learns of his night visit to the woods.
(d) If Ned refuses to take the safety class.

5. What are many of the homes like near where Ned lives?
(a) Well kept.
(b) Abandoned.
(c) Crowded with several families per home.
(d) Run down.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Scully say he does regularly now?

2. Why is Ned particularly excited about traveling with Hilary?

3. Where does Ned realize his father is taking his present?

4. What does Ned's father not understand about Mr. Kimball?

5. Of what does Ned feel a little jealous?

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