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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Away in a Manger.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Also surprising, they go out and do what?
(a) Make a wreath out of fallen fir tree branches.
(b) Cut down a fir tree to act as a Christmas tree.
(c) Help out at a soup kitchen.
(d) Buy a Christmas tree.

2. Some ___________ come to the cobhouse and fall over the wire that Grandma strung.
(a) Hallowers.
(b) Halloweenies.
(c) Ghosties.
(d) Halloweeners.

3. Mary Alice accompanies Grandma upstairs for what reason?
(a) To help her.
(b) To see why Mrs. Abernathy is struggling.
(c) To help Mrs. Abernathy clean her home.
(d) To help Mrs. Abernathy.

4. What is the purpose of Armistice Day?
(a) It commemorates the day the U.S. took up arms against Great Britain during the Revolutionary War.
(b) It commemorates the day the Civil War ended.
(c) It commemorates the end of World War I.
(d) It commemorates the end of World War II.

5. A forlorn Mary Alice informs Grandma of ______________.
(a) Mildred's desire to be her friend.
(b) Her interest in being Mildred's friend.
(c) Mildred's following her.
(d) Mildred's demand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Grandma leaves, about what does she warn Mary Alice?

2. Grandma makes sure to do what with this boy's desert?

3. Grandma also has a vial of ________ to attract the animals.

4. After school, how does Mildred follow Mary Alice?

5. Why does Grandma do this with the tractor?

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