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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mr. Grouch?
(a) A neighbor at the foot of the mountain
(b) The male raccoon who lives in the redwood tree
(c) A big rat in the wall
(d) A spotted skunk

2. How does Emma Lou feel about Donald?
(a) She feels rage toward him for letting his dog kill animals
(b) She is fascinated by him
(c) She has a heartfelt desire to see him move away
(d) She wants to bump into him in the woods

3. What does Emma Lou use for a weapon?
(a) A pellet gun
(b) A beany
(c) A peashooter
(d) A bat

4. How does Jerome manage to protect his food?
(a) He makes latches that can be opened by pulling a string
(b) He trains the animals to stay out of the cupboards
(c) He puts his food in a safe
(d) He puts everything under lock and key

5. What do we know about Jerome's past?
(a) He was a happy man
(b) He has not been able to connect with people
(c) He has been a mediocre stone cutter
(d) He was married for years

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jerome check his fireplace before lighting a fire?

2. What change does Jerome make in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Grouch?

3. What does Emma Lou do while she walks alone in the woods?

4. What made Emma Lou finally decide to go to Jerome's door?

5. What does Jerome consider his last masterpiece as a stone cutter?

(see the answer key)

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