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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. What does Leigh write that his dad said to buy with the money he sent in his February 9 diary entry?
(a) A typewriter.
(b) An ice cream cone.
(c) A new dog.
(d) A new jacket.

2. What is Leigh’s mother studying at the community college?
(a) English literature.
(b) Finance.
(c) Veterinary medicine.
(d) Nursing.

3. How does Leigh sign his name in his second letter to Mr. Henshaw on December 3?
(a) “Leigh Marcus Botts.”
(b) “Leigh (Lee) Botts.”
(c) “Leigh Botts (boy).”
(d) “Your friend Leigh.”

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

5. Why does Leigh say he would be happy to see all of the broccoli in California shipped to Ohio in his March 31 diary entry?
(a) So his dad would move home.
(b) It’s not his favorite vegetable.
(c) So he could ride with his dad.
(d) So his dad would have work.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Leigh says in his November 13 letter to Mr. Henshaw that his teacher is making his class write to authors for what?

3. In Mr. Henshaw’s response to Leigh that Leigh read aloud to his class, he answered that his real name was what?

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

5. On January 19, Leigh writes and thanks Mr. Henshaw for the postcard with a picture of what on it?

(see the answer key)

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