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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. How much money does Leigh say was included in his letter from his dad in his February 9 diary entry?
(a) $5.
(b) $10.
(c) $30.
(d) $20.

2. What does Barry never use when he constructs his models?
(a) Instructions.
(b) Scissors.
(c) Glue.
(d) Pliers.

3. What is the name of Leigh’s school librarian?
(a) Mr. Fridley.
(b) Miss Neely.
(c) Miss Martinez.
(d) Miss Badger.

4. By what name does Leigh say his dad goes by on the CB radio in his diary entry from February 2?
(a) “Bill Bonito of Barsdale.”
(b) “Billy Badger from Bentley.”
(c) “Wild Bill from Bakersfield.”
(d) "Billy the Kid."

5. Leigh says in his diary entry from January 20 that he wishes he had a grandfather like whom?
(a) Mr. Jameson.
(b) Chuck.
(c) Mr. Fridley.
(d) Mr. Henshaw.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new vocabulary word does Leigh use to mean “to print” in his letter to Mr. Henshaw on January 19?

2. Leigh says in his January 12 letter to Mr. Henshaw that he is on what page of Beggar Bears?

3. What does Leigh describe overhearing the boy’s voice saying when he was on the phone with his dad in his diary entry from February 4?

4. What does Leigh describe on the sign where the butterflies gather in his February 7 diary entry?

5. Where was Leigh’s dad traveling when he lost Leigh’s dog?

Short Essay Questions

1. What exchange does Leigh describe between himself and Mr. Fridley in his February 6 diary entry?

2. What does Leigh relate about Mr. Henshaw’s new book in his January 12 letter?

3. What do the butterflies in Leigh’s February 7 diary entry symbolize in Dear Mr. Henshaw?

4. What worries consume Leigh about his dad in his January 30 diary entry?

5. What is the tone of Leigh’s diary entries from January 31 and February 1?

6. What does Leigh describe as “the worst part” of his exchange with his dad in his February 4 diary entry?

7. Where does Leigh describe going on a walk in his diary entry from February 7?

8. How does Leigh’s dad describe losing Bandit? Where was he when Bandit was lost?

9. What does Leigh reveal about Mr. Henshaw’s advice in his letter from February 28?

10. What does Leigh tell Mr. Henshaw about the writing competition in his letter from January 19?

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