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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Bull Meecham?
(a) A retired Admiral with the Navy.
(b) A new recruit in the Marine Corps.
(c) An old general with the Army.
(d) A fighter pilot with the Marine Corps.

2. What is the name of the Meecham family dog?
(a) Buddy.
(b) Okra.
(c) Spot.
(d) Broccoli.

3. What does Toomer sell?
(a) Pottery.
(b) Vegetables.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Hardware.

4. Why does the grandmother and the mother both beg the children to behave?
(a) They are concerned Bull will become violent if the children misbehave on the long drive.
(b) They are concerned the children could hurt one another's feelings.
(c) They are worried that Bull's blood pressure will become too high if the children annoy him.
(d) They are concerned about their own peace of mind on the trip.

5. What does Lillian say as she tucks the kids into bed on Christmas Eve?
(a) That the quicker they go to sleep, the quicker morning will arrive.
(b) Not to expect much as they had little money for presents this year.
(c) That they were all bad and Santa Claus will not be coming.
(d) To go to sleep quickly so Santa Claus might come.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bull take Matt and Ben to the base?

2. What does Mary Ann flick at Bull with her spoon?

3. Who was supposed to teach the boys?

4. What does Sister Loretta say a human body is?

5. Why does Bull become a regular at the diner?

(see the answer key)

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