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

2. How are Leigh’s diary entries differentiated from his letters to Mr. Henshaw in the novel?
(a) He writes the day of the week as well as the date on the diary entries.
(b) He writes the day of the week as well as the date on his letters.
(c) He addresses his diary entries “Dear Diary” and his letters “Dear Mr. Henshaw.”
(d) He signs his diary entries from “Leigh” and his letters from “Leigh Botts.”

3. Where does Leigh say his dad phoned him from in Oregon in his January 8 diary entry?
(a) Salem.
(b) Eugene.
(c) Hermiston.
(d) Portland.

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 dog.
(b) The cat.
(c) The bears.
(d) The moose.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Leigh and his mother move after his parents’ divorce?

2. Leigh remarks in his letter on December 21 that he received Mr. Henshaw’s postcard with a picture of what on it?

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

4. What is Leigh’s first response to Mr. Henshaw’s question “What do you wish?” in his December 1 letter?

5. What is the name of Leigh’s dog in Dear Mr. Henshaw?

(see the answer key)

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