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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Father asks his family what had "finally happened to Herod" (50), what do they decide is the answer?
(a) Herod had been deposed and beheaded.
(b) They do not know.
(c) Herod had lived a long and happy life.
(d) Herod had died of pneumonia.

2. What topic do the Herdman siblings research during their first visit to the library?
(a) The Wise Men.
(b) Herod.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Bethlehem.

3. What proclamation does Father make about Charlie's comment about his favorite part of Sunday School?
(a) It is a heartwarming sentiment.
(b) Hearing it made him prouder of Charlie than he had ever been.
(c) It is a practical sentiment.
(d) It is not a very Christian sentiment.

4. Prior to Imogene's announcement about the note she has seen about Albert in the nurse's book, how does Albert think he will spend the following summer?
(a) Spending the summer working as a lifeguard at the water park.
(b) Spending the summer with his Uncle Frank and going to Disneyland.
(c) Spending the summer at horse camp.
(d) Spending the summer making up work in summer school.

5. If one wants to avoid attracting the wrath of Imogene, what action should he or she take when the teacher asks a question?
(a) Shout out the correct answer.
(b) Raise one's hand.
(c) Remain quiet.
(d) Whisper the answer to Imogene.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the narrator's school?

2. What kind of expression does Alice have on her face when she answers Mother's query about Alice's behavior during the assigning of pageant roles?

3. What does the narrator say about the number of people in town attending the pageant in question?

4. Whom does the narrator name as the character who always plays the role of Joseph?

5. The narrator describes the traditional Christmas pageant prior to this year as "people shuffling around" (17) the stage wearing all but which of the following items?

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