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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. What emotion seems to be just below the surface of Mrs. Scallop?
(a) Self-righteousness.
(b) Anger.
(c) Depression.
(d) Joy.

2. Of what does Ned feel a little jealous?
(a) His mother's close relationship with his older sister.
(b) His father's close relationship with Hilary.
(c) His mother's close relationship with the neighbor's little girl.
(d) His mother's close relationship with Hilary.

3. About what does Ned lie to his mama?
(a) Nothing.
(b) The need to have a new notebook for school.
(c) The need to stay after school for the week.
(d) The need to write a poem about autumn.

4. Who does Ned like to visit regularly?
(a) His mother.
(b) The sexton at the church.
(c) His cousins who live about a mile away.
(d) The neighbor at the end of the block.

5. From what book does Ned's teacher read in honor of Ned's birthday?
(a) Life on the Mississippi.
(b) The Last of the Mohicans.
(c) The Call of the Wild.
(d) The House of Seven Gables.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hilary give Ned for his birthday?

2. Why does Ned think his father will be upset with him?

3. Who is Cosmo?

4. What does Mr. Scully say comes into his yard regularly?

5. What does Ned take Mr. Scully every day?

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