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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May 12 – November 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Leigh tells Mr. Henshaw in his sixth letter, dated November 7, that he is now in what grade?
(a) Third grade.
(b) Fifth grade.
(c) Second grade.
(d) Seventh grade.

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

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

5. What is the name of Leigh’s dog in Dear Mr. Henshaw?
(a) Bandit.
(b) Joe.
(c) Roger.
(d) Spot.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Mr. Henshaw’s response to Leigh that Leigh read aloud to his class, he answered that his real name was what?

2. Leigh closes his November 16 letter with a postscript that says, “If my Dad was here, he would tell you to” do what?

3. Leigh says in his November 15 letter that he hadn’t realized Mr. Henshaw had moved where, although he could have guessed from Moose on Toast?

4. What word from Leigh’s November 13 letter refers to a three-dimensional model?

5. Who does Leigh say is his favorite character in Mr. Henshaw’s book that he’s read in his third letter, dated November 13?

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