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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the family's code name for going to the bathroom in the woods instead of using a public restroom?
(a) "Visiting Mr. Meadow."
(b) "Visiting Mrs. Willow."
(c) "Visiting Mr. Tree."
(d) "Visiting Mrs. Murphy."

2. What did the children's peers at school harass them about?
(a) Using wooden pencils.
(b) Their father being plump.
(c) Having hired help at home.
(d) Owning a nice car.

3. What was a reason Dad drove the children to advance quickly in school?
(a) He didn't do well in school himself, and he wanted his children to do better than he did.
(b) He wanted to get as many of them as possible through college before he died.
(c) He wanted to brag to everyone about how smart his children were.
(d) He wanted them to compete in national academic competitions.

4. What were Mother's parents concerned about?
(a) They thought the children did not feel at home.
(b) They were concerned about Mother working so hard.
(c) They didn't think they would be able to take a nap with all of the noise.
(d) They were worried about Baby Fred, who was sick.

5. What did Dad have a tendency to do on road trips?
(a) He would forget to pack some of the luggage.
(b) He would get lost, because he refused to get directions or use a map.
(c) He would regret deciding to take a road trip, because it was so difficult.
(d) He would fall asleep while driving and they would have to stop for awhile.

Short Answer Questions

1. Much to Dad's dismay, what happened when he attempted to build a cement bird bath?

2. What volunteer work was Mother involved in?

3. What did Dad do every summer on their family vacation?

4. Who surprised Mother and the children on their trip home?

5. Which of the following was true about Aunt Anne?

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