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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 is described by Leigh in his December 3 letter as “the first thick book with chapters that I have read”?
(a) Ways to Amuse a Dog.
(b) A Dog Named Sam.
(c) Run, Spot, Run!
(d) Ten Dogs and Ten Owners.

2. What does Leigh’s dad tell him after looking at the Yearbook that makes Leigh embarrassed?
(a) “You’re my favorite kid, you know.”
(b) “You’re smarter than your old man.”
(c) “I’m proud of how big you’ve gotten.”
(d) “I’ve missed you more than I can say.”

3. On March 25, Leigh writes “I don't like to think about Dad being lonesome, but I don't like to think about” who “cheering him up either”?
(a) “Mr. Henshaw.”
(b) “The pizza boy.”
(c) “That Lucy Loo.”
(d) “Bandit.”

4. Leigh says in his November 15 letter that the back cover of one of Mr. Henshaw’s books, it states that he lives where?
(a) California.
(b) Nebraska.
(c) Alaska.
(d) Seattle.

5. How does Leigh say his father ends their calls in his December 1 letter?
(a) “Who’s my favorite kid? You are!”
(b) “Well, keep your nose clean kid.”
(c) “I love you, son.”
(d) “Keep your eye on the ball, kid.”

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leigh’s dad call back when he reaches his big rig at the end of the story?

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

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

4. Leigh says in his January 30 diary entry that sometimes truckers lose the hearing in their left ear from what?

5. What is the name of the man who works at the gas station by Leigh’s house?

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