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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, who does Jess want to beat that day at the race?
(a) Roy Jenkins.
(b) Mrs. Myers.
(c) Gary Fulcher.
(d) May Belle.

2. Where does Jess tell May Belle he is going?
(a) “To the park.”
(b) “Out for chores.”
(c) “Just over the cow field.”
(d) “To the creek.”

3. How does Jess describe his house at the beginning of the book?
(a) As homey.
(b) As new.
(c) As rattly.
(d) As dirty.

4. What is the principal’s name at Jess and Leslie’s school?
(a) Mr. Turner.
(b) Miss Edmunds.
(c) Mrs. Myers.
(d) Miss Bessie.

5. What word(s) does Jess say to himself before he begins running in Chapter 1?
(a) Bang.
(b) On your mark.
(c) Bam.
(d) Go.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Edmunds teach?

2. Who is Leslie Burke?

3. Why doesn’t Jess run to his father to hug and kiss him like May Belle?

4. What grade is Jess and Leslie in?

5. Who/what is Miss Bessie?

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