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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his second diary entry, dated December 23, Leigh writes that he asked his mom if his dad might come to visit for Christmas. What was her response?
(a) “I’m not so sure, dear.”
(b) “We’re divorced. Remember?”
(c) “You never know.”
(d) “He told me he’d be here.”

2. Where does Leigh say he’s gotten a postcard from Mr. Henshaw in his December 12 letter?
(a) Wyoming.
(b) Oregon.
(c) Alaska.
(d) Texas.

3. How are Leigh’s diary entries differentiated from his letters to Mr. Henshaw in the novel?
(a) He signs his diary entries from “Leigh” and his letters from “Leigh Botts.”
(b) He writes the day of the week as well as the date on his letters.
(c) He writes the day of the week as well as the date on the diary entries.
(d) He addresses his diary entries “Dear Diary” and his letters “Dear Mr. Henshaw.”

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

5. What is the name of Leigh’s dog in Dear Mr. Henshaw?
(a) Bandit.
(b) Spot.
(c) Roger.
(d) Joe.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his third diary entry on December 24, Leigh writes that his dad had once remarked that when he was driving he often saw a lone shoe on the highway, so Leigh and his parents spent that Christmas Eve thinking up songs about shoes. What was the song Leigh’s dad made up?

2. 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?

3. What does Leigh say was stolen from his lunch bag at school in his first diary entry from December 22?

4. In his third diary entry on December 24, Leigh writes that his dad had once remarked that when he was driving he often saw a lone shoe on the highway, so Leigh and his parents spent that Christmas Eve thinking up songs about shoes. What was Leigh’s song?

5. Leigh tells Mr. Henshaw in his second letter on December 3 that if Mr. Henshaw responds to his letter Leigh gets to do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which of Mr. Henshaw’s questions does Leigh respond to on November 20? What are his responses?

2. What does Leigh write about in his diary over the Christmas holidays (December 24-25)?

3. On December 1, Leigh answers the final questions sent by Mr. Henshaw. How does he respond to “What do you wish?”

4. What is related of Mr. Henshaw’s advice to Leigh in Leigh’s letter from December 21?

5. Why does Leigh write to Mr. Henshaw on September 20? How old is Leigh in this letter?

6. What is the third question Leigh responds to on November 22? What is his response?

7. What does Leigh remark about Mr. Henshaw’s response in his November 15 letter?

8. How old is Leigh when he writes his third letter to Mr. Henshaw on November 13? What does Leigh say about Mr. Henshaw’s book?

9. What does Leigh say about the questions Mr. Henshaw sent him in his November 15 letter?

10. On December 1, Leigh answers the final questions sent by Mr. Henshaw. How does he respond to “What bothers you?”

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