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

2. In Mr. Henshaw’s response to Leigh that Leigh read aloud to his class, he said he didn’t have kids because he doesn’t raise what?
(a) Cats.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Goats.
(d) Pigs.

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

4. What word does Leigh use in his December 1 letter meaning a refrigerated trailer?
(a) “Coldcar.”
(b) “Boxcar.”
(c) “Reefer.”
(d) “Ice truck.”

5. 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?
(a) Make a model car for his school assignment.
(b) Camp, hike and kayak.
(c) Drive a semi truck.
(d) Make a burglar alarm for his lunch bag.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new word in Leigh’s vocabulary does he use in his December 12 letter to refer to any of various lines or tackles for hoisting a flag?

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

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

4. How are Leigh’s diary entries differentiated from his letters to Mr. Henshaw in the novel?

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

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