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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is "Newsy Notes?"
(a) A letter Mary Alice has written to the local paper.
(b) A column in the paper that gives private information about Mary Alice.
(c) An essay Mary Alice has written for school.
(d) A newspaper column containing bits of gossip or other town-related observations.

2. Two ancient ladies arrive for the DAR event, _______________, but they certainly aren't DAR ladies.
(a) Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Greene.
(b) Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Alderson.
(c) Mrs. DeVane and Mrs. Castagliola.
(d) Mrs. Wilcox and Aunt Mae Griswold.

3. Mary Alice has managed to shed the "____________" reputation.
(a) Mean girl.
(b) Dumb girl.
(c) Poor girl.
(d) Rich girl.

4. What are used to cover up the human scent in order to confuse these animals?
(a) The rubber waders and walnut shells.
(b) The rubber waders and the corn.
(c) The rubber waders and the pecans.
(d) The rubber waders and the pumpkins.

5. Mary Alice figures her zany household has done what?
(a) Ruined all chances of romance with Royce.
(b) Given Royce something about which to write a story.
(c) Made Royce like her even more.
(d) Entertained Royce.

Short Answer Questions

1. Arriving home, Mary Alice is surprised to see Grandma tramping around in the snow in rubber waders, hauling a basket full of what?

2. The next day, Grandma negotiates a good deal for the hides with whom?

3. In response, Grandma plays matchmaker and hosts a dinner with Arnold Green and who?

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

5. How does Mrs. Weidenbach react to Grandma's demand?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mary Alice finally take a chance and ask Royce over to visit? How does Grandma feel about this? Why?

2. How does Mrs. Weidenbach act when Grandma agrees to bake the tarts, if the meeting is held at Grandma's home? Why does she react this way?

3. What is Grandma's final surprise for Mary Alice? What does this reinforce about Grandma?

4. How does Grandma take advantage of this man? Why does she do this?

5. Why might the townspeople act this way toward this strange man?

6. Why does Mrs. Weidenbach ask for Grandma's help? Why is this surprising?

7. What newspaper column does Mary Alice write? Why might she do this?

8. What is another way that Grandma surprises Mary Alice during this holiday season? How is this surprise important?

9. Why does Grandma change her mind regarding Mrs. Weidenbach's request?

10. What is the most important part of the Christmas program? Why is it surprising that Mary Alice is chosen to play an important role in this? Why might she have been chosen?

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