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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 does James Wallis tell his son to refrain from when at the Brewster's home?
(a) Addressing the servants.
(b) Picking up any of their expensive nic nacs.
(c) Asking for seconds.
(d) Not eating everything on his plate.

2. Where does Ned realize his father is taking his present?
(a) To the attic.
(b) To the church.
(c) To the neighbor's home.
(d) To the basement.

3. What does Ned believe about his mother and Hilary?
(a) They have a special understanding.
(b) They can read minds.
(c) They are both pranksters.
(d) They have nothing in common.

4. What causes Ned both great anxiety and excitement?
(a) The idea that he has to take fencing lessons.
(b) The idea of going somewhere with just Hilary for Christmas.
(c) Having snuck the rifle out of his house in opposition to his father's orders.
(d) The idea that his mother is getting better.

5. How does Mrs. Scallop often refer to herself?
(a) As God's servant.
(b) With a different name.
(c) In the second person.
(d) In the third person.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ned like to visit regularly?

2. Of what is Ned afraid if his dad learns of the rifle incident?

3. How does Ned perceive his family life before his mother is ill?

4. What does Mr. Scully make homemade?

5. How many siblings does Ned have?

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