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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Section 3, what does Truman draw?
(a) Christmas trees.
(b) Pictures of Queenie.
(c) Paper ornaments.
(d) The relatives.

2. In what month does the story begin?
(a) October.
(b) December.
(c) January.
(d) November.

3. Why are there no birds singing before the woman gets out of bed?
(a) It was too cold.
(b) The woman had earplugs in her ears.
(c) It was too early.
(d) They had gone to warmer country.

4. What type of fishing poles do the woman and Truman pile into the baby carriage?
(a) Stick fishing poles.
(b) Sugar cane fishing poles.
(c) Rod and reel fishing poles.
(d) Pussy willow fishing poles.

5. While Truman and the woman are searching for the Christmas tree, they come across frogs the size of what?
(a) Fifty-cent pieces.
(b) Their hands.
(c) Plates.
(d) Saucers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purse made out of that the woman keeps the money in?

2. Who gets a fruitcake for waving as they pass by?

3. What is sprinkled on the Christmas tree for a final touch?

4. Who does Truman describe as a giant?

5. How much money does the woman send with every letter?

(see the answer key)

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