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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through February 6 – March 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Leigh’s mother studying at the community college?
(a) Finance.
(b) Veterinary medicine.
(c) English literature.
(d) Nursing.

2. In his letter to Mr. Henshaw on January 12, Leigh writes that his mother won’t do what because she wants Leigh’s “brain to stay in good shape”?
(a) Let him visit with his friends after school.
(b) Let him stay home from school.
(c) Have the TV repaired.
(d) Let him eat candy after dinnertime.

3. Why does Leigh say he can’t complain to the teacher about someone stealing from his lunch bag in his first diary entry from December 22?
(a) Because “my mom would ground me if she found out.”
(b) Because “the teacher doesn’t like me and wouldn’t believe me.”
(c) Because “it isn’t a good idea for a new boy in school to be a snitch.”
(d) Because “I’d be sent home.”

4. What advice does Leigh say his dad gave him about the person stealing his lunch in his diary entry from February 4?
(a) “Tell the teacher and see what she’ll do.”
(b) “Let your mom know.”
(c) “Find him and punch him in the nose.”
(d) “Set a burglar alarm in your lunchbox.”

5. Where does Leigh say he’s gotten a postcard from Mr. Henshaw in his December 12 letter?
(a) Texas.
(b) Oregon.
(c) Wyoming.
(d) Alaska.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his February 28 letter to Mr. Henshaw, Leigh writes, “I think you are right. Maybe I am not ready to” what?

2. In his January 31 diary entry, Leigh writes “I am mad at Mom for” what?

3. Leigh asks the man who works at the gas station by his house what is in the box that says “Alarm System” on the station. What is the gas station attendant’s reply?

4. What does Leigh say about Barry’s sandwiches in his March 5 diary entry?

5. Leigh writes in his March 3 diary entry that he bought what at the hardware store today?

(see the answer key)

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