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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 121-123.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the mother so horrible to the man in the beginning?
(a) Make sure he was not a crook.
(b) Make sure he was not a trickster.
(c) Make sure he was not taking advantage.
(d) Make sure that he was not a thief.

2. What time did the narrator and her mother leave the cafe?
(a) Around 7.
(b) 5:45.
(c) About 6.
(d) 5:30.

3. Where did the narrator and her mother go yesterday?
(a) Cambridge.
(b) London.
(c) Liverpool.
(d) Manchester.

4. What did the man do when he spoke to the narrator's mother?
(a) Shared his umbrella.
(b) Removed his gloves.
(c) Tipped his hat.
(d) Bowed.

5. At what speed did the man move after leaving the mother and daughter?
(a) Fast.
(b) Gradual.
(c) Slow.
(d) Quickly.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where did the mother and daughter follow the old man after he had a drink?

2. What did the narrator's mother want when they could not get a taxi?

3. How many times a day could the old man walk to town?

4. What did the mother do as she considered the man's request to trade the umbrella for money?

5. How old is the narrator?

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