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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. To whom had the present once belonged?
(a) Mama's brother.
(b) No one.
(c) Ned's grandfather.
(d) Mama's cousin.

2. What does Ned notice about the things Doris sent for the last three months?
(a) The pictures in the letters do not include Doris herself.
(b) They all have the same picture on them.
(c) They are stale.
(d) They are addressed in a very shaky handwriting.

3. Why does Ned feel sad for Mr. Scully?
(a) Because he and his daughter are not close.
(b) Because he sometimes calls Ned by his dead son's name.
(c) Because he can't breathe well.
(d) Because he sometimes can't remember where he is.

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

5. Why does Ned feel guilty when he is watching out the window with Mr. Scully?
(a) The robin's one wing looks clipped.
(b) The one jay's foot is mangled.
(c) He knows his mother would love to be able to be outdoors with him.
(d) The cat only has one eye.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what book does Ned's teacher read in honor of Ned's birthday?

2. Who does Ned like to visit regularly?

3. How old is Mr. Scully?

4. Who is Hilary?

5. What does Mrs. Scallop say would happen if Ned does not blow out all his birthday candles?

(see the answer key)

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