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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Dangerous Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Grandma think of this holiday?
(a) It is her least favorite.
(b) She hates it.
(c) It is her favorite.
(d) She does not think about this holiday.

2. Why is the answer to number 113 a problem?
(a) Every DAR member looks forward to the famous cherry tarts, and it will be a terrible blow if tarts are not made.
(b) Mary Alice has never been in trouble before.
(c) Grandma does not allow guests in her home.
(d) Grandma and Mrs. Vottsmeier do not get along.

3. After Maxine is gone, Grandma explains that she kept a _________ in the rafters of the attic in order to keep the birds away.
(a) Cat.
(b) Ferret.
(c) Snake.
(d) Trap.

4. Valentine's Day is coming. Around this time, Mary Alice has been secretly doing what?
(a) Courting Augie.
(b) Writing a brief column in the local newspaper.
(c) Making presents for Grandma.
(d) Planning a trip to visit her family.

5. Because of Grandma's intimidation tactics at lunch, Mrs. Abernathy will be able to survive for how long?
(a) Six months.
(b) The year.
(c) The month.
(d) The week.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the son of the principal?

2. The next day, Grandma and Mary Alice drag a wagon to the home of farmer ___________.

3. The narrator, Mary Alice, gets off the train, and, beyond a few clothes, her only possessions are her cat ____________ and her radio.

4. Grandma had planned the whole gathering for what reason?

5. What is Augie Fluke intent on proving to Mary Alice?

(see the answer key)

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