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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through February 6 – March 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the mother bear die in Beggar Bears?
(a) She is shot by a poacher.
(b) She eats a plastic bag.
(c) She eats insecticide.
(d) She drowns in the river.

2. Leigh says in his December 4 letter to Mr. Henshaw, “When you answered my questions, you said the way to get to be an author was to” what?
(a) “Listen.”
(b) “Learn.”
(c) “Write.”
(d) “Think.”

3. In his third letter to Mr. Henshaw, dated November 13, Leigh says he’s now in what grade?
(a) Second grade.
(b) Sixth grade.
(c) Third grade.
(d) Fourth grade.

4. Leigh writes to Mr. Henshaw on September 20 with ten questions. Number ten is not really a question. What is this statement?
(a) “Please tell me how to get an ‘A.’”
(b) “Please send a photograph.”
(c) “Please include a biographical reference with your reply.”
(d) “Please give me some tips on how to write a book.”

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leigh say his dad wrote a note to him on in his February 9 diary entry?

2. By what name does Leigh say his dad goes by on the CB radio in his diary entry from February 2?

3. Leigh writes in his diary entry for December 25 that who brought him his Christmas package from his father?

4. What word does Leigh use in his December 1 letter meaning a refrigerated trailer?

5. How does Leigh address his diary entries for most of the novel?

(see the answer key)

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