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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. Why does Ned not mind listening to Mr. Scully ramble?
(a) Mr. Scully is likeable.
(b) He gives Ned money.
(c) He knows a lot about exotic countries.
(d) He does not know he is rambling.

2. For how long has Ned's mother been ill?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 3 years.
(c) Most of her life.
(d) 6 years.

3. What does Doris send Mr. Scully about once a month?
(a) A long letter.
(b) A box of cookies.
(c) Pictures of her and the family.
(d) A postcard.

4. What does Ned wish about visiting his mother?
(a) That she didn't ask him about school.
(b) That it wasn't so glum.
(c) That she didn't ask him so many questions.
(d) He could do so whenever he wants.

5. Why does Ned not like dining with members of the congregation?
(a) He has to eat anything he is served.
(b) It makes him feel homeless.
(c) He has to sit with the children in the family.
(d) He has to wear a tie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Ned and his father eat supper on the Sunday before Ned's birthday?

2. What does Ned notice about the things Doris sent for the last three months?

3. What does Mr. Scully make homemade?

4. What does Ned believe about his mother and Hilary?

5. When does he want to take Ned?

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