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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jared get upstairs on the dumbwaiter?
(a) By pushing a button.
(b) He pulls up on rungs in the wall like a ladder.
(c) Simon and Mallory pulls on the cords.
(d) He pulls himself with the cords on the dumbwaiter.

2. What makes Mallory look like a ghost?
(a) She has her arms held out to her sides.
(b) Plaster dust in her hair.
(c) A white nightgown and a white shawl she has over her hair.
(d) Her eyes are shining in the dark.

3. What does the book store clerk tell Holly?
(a) He has a letter for Holly and Tony.
(b) There are no more fans wanting signed books.
(c) They have run out of books.
(d) They have fifty more fans who want her signature.

4. What does Jared's mother say to him when they are unloading the car?
(a) He'll make new friends.
(b) He has to help his siblings.
(c) It is a chance for them to start over.
(d) The house just needs a little paint.

5. What does Mallory decide to use to put a hole in the wall?
(a) A chair leg.
(b) A hammer.
(c) A broom.
(d) Her sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Simon's mother say he had to leave behind?

2. What did Jared see when he sat up after he was awoken?

3. Why do the children say they cannot send their book by mail?

4. What is the name of Simon's pets his mother did not want?

5. What does Mallory want Jared and Simon to do?

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