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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 described by Leigh in his December 3 letter as “the first thick book with chapters that I have read”?
(a) Ten Dogs and Ten Owners.
(b) Ways to Amuse a Dog.
(c) A Dog Named Sam.
(d) Run, Spot, Run!

2. What is Leigh’s middle name?
(a) James.
(b) Marcus.
(c) Paul.
(d) Lawrence.

3. Leigh says in his December 4 letter that he wishes his dad still hauled sugar beets for the refinery where?
(a) Los Rios.
(b) Albuquerque.
(c) San Jose.
(d) Spreckels.

4. Leigh says in his first letter to Mr. Henshaw that his teacher read Mr. Henshaw’s book about what on May 12?
(a) The cat.
(b) The dog.
(c) The bears.
(d) The moose.

5. Leigh says to Mr. Henshaw in his November 7 letter that if his dad shot a moose, he’d feed the tough parts to whom?
(a) Miss Neely.
(b) His mom.
(c) Bandit.
(d) His sister.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Leigh say he’s gotten a postcard from Mr. Henshaw in his December 12 letter?

3. Leigh writes to Mr. Henshaw on September 20 with ten questions. Number ten is not really a question. What is this statement?

4. How does Leigh describe most of the grownups by where he lives in his fifth letter to Mr. Henshaw on December 2?

5. Leigh tells Mr. Henshaw in his sixth letter, dated November 7, that he is now in what grade?

(see the answer key)

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