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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the woman read?
(a) The Bible and funny papers.
(b) The funny papers.
(c) Nothing.
(d) The Bible.

2. What does Truman use ten cents for every Saturday?
(a) To go to tap dancing lessons.
(b) To buy bubble gum and candy.
(c) To buy food for dinner.
(d) To go to the picture show.

3. Which bell does the woman hear before she declares it's fruitcake weather?
(a) The church bell.
(b) The clock tower bell.
(c) The school bell.
(d) The courthouse bell.

4. The woman is afraid that they will put someone where if they "mess around with" her superstition?
(a) In the snow.
(b) In the cemetery.
(c) In the hospital.
(d) In their sick bed.

5. In Section 1, how old is Truman?
(a) Five.
(b) Nineteen.
(c) Seven.
(d) Sixteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has the woman never received or sent?

2. Who is the main character in the story?

3. Why are there no birds singing before the woman gets out of bed?

4. What does the woman have courage to do?

5. From whom does Truman learn the true meaning of Christmas?

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