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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What change does Jerome make in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Grouch?
(a) He fixes better meals so he can share with them
(b) He begins to talk about himself and his past
(c) He sleeps better when they are there
(d) He learns how to sing like animals

2. Who is Amby?
(a) The oldest Eppy boy
(b) The youngest Eppy boy
(c) A boy from school
(d) A boy from town

3. What breed is Strong-Heart?
(a) Labrador
(b) Collie
(c) Doberman
(d) Pit bull

4. Why does Jerome take his tools out of the wall?
(a) To make a headstone for Charmine
(b) To fix the wall damaged by packrats
(c) To stabilize his front door
(d) To secure his home from Strong Heart

5. What drew Cilly to the ramshackle house in the grove?
(a) Big windows
(b) The smell of wildlife
(c) The ambience
(d) Wooden floors

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Emma Lou feel about Donald?

2. By chewing up his letters, what do the mice accomplish for Jerome?

3. Emma Lou has moved away from her childhood dreams of...

4. The Eppys like to have...

5. During this first visit with Jerome, Emma Lou...

(see the answer key)

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