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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March 17 – March 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Leigh says he got books from the library about what in his March 1 diary entry?
(a) Batteries.
(b) The solar system.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Math.

2. What is the name of Leigh’s sixth grade teacher?
(a) Miss Neely.
(b) Miss Badger.
(c) Mr. Fridley.
(d) Miss Martinez.

3. What surprised Leigh about the book Beggar Bears, according to his letter on January 15?
(a) It wasn’t funny like Mr. Henshaw’s other books.
(b) It was a historical book and not very interesting.
(c) It was funnier than he expected it to be.
(d) It seemed like a “girl’s book” to him.

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

5. Why does Leigh say he can’t complain to the teacher about someone stealing from his lunch bag in his first diary entry from December 22?
(a) Because “my mom would ground me if she found out.”
(b) Because “it isn’t a good idea for a new boy in school to be a snitch.”
(c) Because “I’d be sent home.”
(d) Because “the teacher doesn’t like me and wouldn’t believe me.”

Short Answer Questions

1. In his diary entry from January 20, Leigh writes that yesterday someone stole what from his lunch bag?

2. What is Bandit wearing around his neck when he greets Leigh on March 31?

3. What does Leigh say his teacher has said there should be when a different person speaks in his December 12 letter?

4. How does Leigh sign off in his March 31 letter to Mr. Henshaw?

5. Leigh says in his December 1 letter to Mr. Henshaw that no one is supposed to be on his school grounds until what time?

(see the answer key)

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