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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is one of the houses Uncle Jack is trying to sell nicknamed the "cinnamon house"?
(a) Because it smells like burnt cinnamon.
(b) Because it is the color of cinnamon.
(c) Because the Cinnamon family used to live there.
(d) Because it was built by Bud Cinnamon.

2. How much is Miss Perfidy being paid each hour to watch Primrose?
(a) Twenty dollars.
(b) One dollar.
(c) Five dollars.
(d) Three dollars.

3. Does the found item change Primrose's belief that her parents are still alive?
(a) Yes, but now the sheriff believes her parents are alive.
(b) Yes, now she thinks her parents are dead.
(c) No, she still believes her parents are alive, despite the evidence.
(d) No, and everyone else agrees that her parents are alive now.

4. The sheriff shows Primrose something that has been found near a deserted island. What is it?
(a) A baby seal.
(b) A whale.
(c) Her mother's raincoat.
(d) Her father's boat.

5. Who does Primrose name Mallomar?
(a) A seal at the zoo.
(b) Her new puppy.
(c) Her new teddy bear.
(d) The new owner of the drugstore.

Short Answer Questions

1. Uncle Jack tells Primrose she can come with him to show the "cinnamon house" if she will learn to do one thing. What is it?

2. Miss Bowzer's restaurant is unique because every item is served on top of what?

3. What word best describes Miss Perfidy's personality?

4. Primrose asks the sheriff if he or she has ever believed something, in spite of all the evidence. What is the sherriff's answer?

5. How does Uncle Jack hope to make the economy of Coal Harbour stronger?

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