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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March 17 – March 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Leigh remarks in his letter on December 21 that he received Mr. Henshaw’s postcard with a picture of what on it?
(a) Castles.
(b) Eagles.
(c) Bears.
(d) Wolves.

2. In his fifth letter to Mr. Henshaw on December 2, Leigh asks why some of the grownups in Mr. Henshaw’s book didn’t do what?
(a) Take Joe’s dog to the vet.
(b) Make Moose stew.
(c) Offer to let Joe use their slide.
(d) Give Joe their dogs.

3. Leigh writes in his diary on March 15 that this week several kids showed up with what?
(a) Essays about the school.
(b) Quilted down jackets.
(c) Lunchboxes with alarms.
(d) Letters to authors.

4. Who does Leigh say always looks worried when kids throw out their lunches except for the cookies in his March 15 diary entry?
(a) Mr. Henshaw.
(b) Miss Martinez.
(c) Mr. Fridley.
(d) Miss Neely.

5. Leigh’s dad tells him before leaving at the end of the story, “You're a good kid, Leigh. I'm proud of you, and I'll try not to” what?
(a) “Forget to write.”
(b) “Forget to call.”
(c) “Forget you again.”
(d) “Let you down.”

Short Answer Questions

1. What sound does Leigh describe at the gas station next door in the story?

2. Who does Leigh say he and his mom used to scoop up the mashed potatoes and gravy with their dinner in his February 5 diary entry?

3. What book does Leigh say he picked up and read after the phone call from his dad in his March 17 diary entry?

4. What does the sign on Leigh’s door say?

5. Why do Barry and Leigh end up not making an alarm when Leigh first comes over to Barry’s house?

(see the answer key)

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