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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through December 1 – January 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Mr. Henshaw’s book in Moose on Toast set?
(a) Oregon.
(b) Alaska.
(c) Wyoming.
(d) Nebraska.

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?
(a) “We’re divorced. Remember?”
(b) “He told me he’d be here.”
(c) “You never know.”
(d) “I’m not so sure, dear.”

3. Leigh writes to Mr. Henshaw on September 20 with ten questions. What is his first question for the author?
(a) “Have you won any awards?”
(b) “How many books have you written?”
(c) “Have you ever been turned down?”
(d) “What is your real name?”

4. What is Leigh’s father’s name?
(a) Bill Botts.
(b) Walter Botts.
(c) Peter Botts.
(d) James Botts.

5. What name does Leigh say he wrote on his lunch bag at school in his diary entry from January 3?
(a) James Reilly.
(b) Bill Botts.
(c) Joe Kelly.
(d) Andrew Tucker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Leigh use in his December 1 letter meaning a refrigerated trailer?

2. In the story about a dog that Leigh describes in his second letter to Mr. Henshaw on December 3, he says that Joe’s dad told him he had to think of how many ways to entertain a dog?

3. In his diary entry on January 10, Leigh writes that he wishes his dad were there so that he could teach Leigh how to do what?

4. Leigh says in his first letter to Mr. Henshaw that his teacher read Mr. Henshaw’s book about what on May 12?

5. In his December 12 letter, Leigh writes, “Mr. Fridley said maybe I should come to school a few minutes early every morning to help him with the flags, but please stop” doing what because it makes him nervous?

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