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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Minute in the Morning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator, Mary Alice, gets off the train, and, beyond a few clothes, her only possessions are her cat ____________ and her radio.
(a) Mousy.
(b) Bootsie.
(c) Footsie.
(d) Polly.

2. Augie panics and flees. Why?
(a) The car he shoots is owned by an irate Legionnaire.
(b) Mary Alice is upset that he shot the rabbit.
(c) He does not want to look dumb in front of Mary Alice.
(d) Grandma is running towards him.

3. The horse likely did what?
(a) Ran away.
(b) Stayed in the yard to eat grass.
(c) Ran back to Mildred's home.
(d) Trotted back to its rightful owner.

4. Like a typical bully, what does Mary Alice's desk mate demand from Mary Alice?
(a) Her homework.
(b) Her favorite pencil.
(c) Her lunch.
(d) A dollar.

5. The pies turn the party from _______________.
(a) Games to food.
(b) Fun to pathetic.
(c) Large to small.
(d) Pathetic to fun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mary Alice accompanies Grandma upstairs for what reason?

2. The teacher is reading ____________ when Mary Alice enters the class.

3. Mary Alice has to share a desk with whom?

4. Who is the son of the principal?

5. Why is it important that the school is many miles from Mildred's house?

(see the answer key)

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