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

2. What does Bootsie do for Mary Alice?
(a) He hunts for her.
(b) He brings little knick-knacks from the field.
(c) He protects her at night.
(d) He sleeps by her to keep her warm.

3. How do the girls react to Royce McNabb, the new boy at school?
(a) They tease him.
(b) They ignore him.
(c) They all swoon, including Mary Alice.
(d) They are cautious around him.

4. What does Bootsie bring that he will not allow Mary Alice to keep?
(a) A mouse.
(b) A twig.
(c) A kitten.
(d) A ball of yarn.

5. When do Mary Alice and Royce meet?
(a) On a Thursday.
(b) On a Tuesday.
(c) On a Sunday.
(d) On a Saturday.

Short Answer Questions

1. March comes, and Mary Alice turns _______________.

2. As a last surprise prior to the program, Grandma presents Mary Alice with what?

3. Mrs. Weidenbach is ready to__________ at these horrible new revelations.

4. One day in the cold of _____________, Mrs. Weidenbach knocks at the door.

5. Mary Alice works up her nerve and writes an invitation to Royce. How does Royce respond?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. How do the townspeople treat Arnold after this shocking event? Why?

3. Who is the strange man who comes calling? Why?

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

5. What is the final surprise in this chapter? Are you surprised by this? Why or why not?

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

7. What does Bootsie bring back to Mary Alice? Why might he do this?

8. How does Grandma initially respond to Mrs. Weidenbach's request? Why?

9. How do the girls react when a new boy enrolls in school? How does Mary Alice act? Why might she act this way?

10. What is one way that Grandma surprises Mary Alice during this holiday season? How is this important?

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