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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jerome is a bit worried at the end of this chapter because...
(a) Old Grouch has not awakened
(b) The baby raccoons have not returned
(c) The baby skunks are under the bed
(d) His pack rats have gone silent

2. Emma feels that Roger Donald is...
(a) A murderer
(b) A good friend
(c) A wildlife lover
(d) A terrorist

3. How does Old Grouch demonstrate his indifference as a parent?
(a) He takes over the babies' nest for himself
(b) He eats the babies' food
(c) He chooses to care for Ma and Pa's babies
(d) He leaves the cabin

4. Why does Jerome check his fireplace before lighting a fire?
(a) He wants to be sure the draft is right
(b) He wants to be sure he has used up the wood from the last fire
(c) The family of spotted skunks may be hiding there
(d) A rat resides in the chimney

5. Emma Lou probably gets her tough-guy attitude from...
(a) Going to a bad school
(b) Having mean parents
(c) Being raised in the woods
(d) Having all brothers

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Grouch?

2. To what does Jerome compare the pack rats' clumping noise?

3. How is Jerome able to tolerate skunks in the house?

4. Another food source for the skunks is...

5. What is unique about Jerome's front wndow?

(see the answer key)

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