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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January 12 – February 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his January 31 diary entry, Leigh writes “I am mad at Mom for” what?
(a) “Divorcing Dad.”
(b) “Making me write this.”
(c) “Forgetting to call me.”
(d) “Making me go to school.”

2. On January 19, Leigh writes and thanks Mr. Henshaw for the postcard with a picture of what on it?
(a) The Eiffel Tower in Paris.
(b) A barren desert and pyramids.
(c) A lake and mountains in the snow.
(d) Bears and a small cabin.

3. Leigh says in his February 5 diary entry that his mom and dad got married where?
(a) Reno.
(b) Las Vegas.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) San Francisco.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Leigh say he is filled with due to his father’s failure to call him in his January 31 diary entry?

3. Who does Leigh say stands by the garbage cans in the lunchroom to make sure kids don’t throw their retainers away in his diary entry from January 8?

4. What color is Leigh’s dog in Dear Mr. Henshaw?

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

(see the answer key)

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