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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January 12 – February 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Leigh say invited Leigh and his mother to Christmas dinner in his December 25 diary entry?
(a) Leigh’s dad.
(b) Miss Neely.
(c) Katy.
(d) Mr. Henshaw.

2. In his third letter to Mr. Henshaw, dated November 13, Leigh says he’s now in what grade?
(a) Fourth grade.
(b) Sixth grade.
(c) Third grade.
(d) Second grade.

3. Where does Leigh say he received a postcard from his father from in his January 19 letter to Mr. Henshaw?
(a) Wyoming.
(b) Texas.
(c) Arkansas.
(d) Kansas.

4. How are Leigh’s diary entries differentiated from his letters to Mr. Henshaw in the novel?
(a) He addresses his diary entries “Dear Diary” and his letters “Dear Mr. Henshaw.”
(b) He signs his diary entries from “Leigh” and his letters from “Leigh Botts.”
(c) He writes the day of the week as well as the date on the diary entries.
(d) He writes the day of the week as well as the date on his letters.

5. What color is Leigh’s dog in Dear Mr. Henshaw?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Gray.
(d) Yellow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Leigh live with his parents prior to their divorce?

2. In his second diary entry, dated December 23, Leigh writes that he asked his mom if his dad might come to visit for Christmas. What was her response?

3. Where is the story Beggar Bears set?

4. Leigh says in his December 4 letter that he wishes his dad still hauled sugar beets for the refinery where?

5. Leigh says in his February 5 diary entry that when he lived in the mobile home park the only places they ever went were what?

(see the answer key)

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