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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many kids are going to play dunk for apples at Susan's birthday party?
(a) 12.
(b) 14.
(c) 10.
(d) 8.

2. What does Mr. Midas say when he sees John at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) "Hi, John!"
(b) "Hello, hello!"
(c) "Hey John, I'll walk with you."
(d) "John!"

3. What color is the lining of John's instrument case?
(a) Green.
(b) Cream.
(c) Scarlet.
(d) Azure.

4. In Chapter 10, after listening to John's story, what does Mr. Midas ask John?
(a) "You're sure you didn't imagine some of this?"
(b) "Why are you making up a story like this?"
(c) "Are you feeling well?"
(d) "Is that a true story?"

5. At the beginning of Chapter 8, what class does John have?
(a) Spelling.
(b) English.
(c) Arithmetic.
(d) Vocabulary.

6. What do John and his father see in Chapter 10 when they go to where the candy store was?
(a) A craft store.
(b) Empty lot with a For Sale sign.
(c) An empty building with broken windows.
(d) An auto supply store.

7. In Chapter 8 when John arrives for orchestra practice, what type of instrument does the girl play to whom Mrs. Quaver is explaining a difficult passage?
(a) Viola.
(b) Flute.
(c) Piccolo.
(d) Oboe.

8. Who will play dunk for apples after John and Susan at the birthday party?
(a) Vincent and Valerie.
(b) Dinhy and Duncan.
(c) Bob and Emily.
(d) Pete and Sally.

9. In Chapter 8, how is Mrs. Quaver's reaction described when John tries to play his trumpet?
(a) She gaps and places her hand over her mouth.
(b) Her eyebrows go up and she gives a deep sigh.
(c) She purses her lips and takes a deep breath.
(d) His eyes almost pop out of her head.

10. Where does John go when his mother tries to put her arm around him and comfort him in Chapter 9?
(a) To the basement.
(b) Up the stairs.
(c) On the porch.
(d) Out to the backyard.

11. Where does John do his practicing for orchestra when he is at home?
(a) Basement.
(b) Porch.
(c) Garage.
(d) Bedroom.

12. In Chapter 8, what sticks as John tries to play his trumpet?
(a) Valves.
(b) Leadpipe.
(c) Water key.
(d) Turning slide.

13. What entertainment is there at Susan's birthday party?
(a) Magician and a movie.
(b) Magician and pony rides.
(c) Clown and a movie.
(d) Clown and pony rides.

14. In Chapter 7, what do the windows in the cafeteria overlook?
(a) Soccer field and tennis courts.
(b) Playground and playing fields.
(c) Football stadium.
(d) Baseball field.

15. How often has John had a solo in the orchestra?
(a) Just this time.
(b) Three times.
(c) Twice.
(d) Five times.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often has John practiced his part for the orchestra during the last two weeks?

2. In Chapter 7, what type of fruit is in the dish that John takes for lunch?

3. In Chapter 8, after the phrase, "Where the nestlings chirp and flee," what instrument warbles?

4. At her birthday party in Chapter 9, what color ribbon does Susan wear?

5. At the end of Chapter 8, where does John run?

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