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

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

4. How does Mr. Grouch get in and out of the house?
(a) Jerome lets him in and out
(b) Jerome builds a small, swinging door for him
(c) He learns how to knock on the door
(d) He comes up from under the floor

5. The Eppys like to have...
(a) Heavy suppers
(b) Light meals
(c) Tea
(d) Brunch

6. Emma is teaching the young skunks to...
(a) Form a single line
(b) Eat outdoors
(c) Hunt for their own food
(d) Perform circus tricks

7. How is Jerome able to tolerate skunks in the house?
(a) They do not use their weapons on him
(b) They listen to him talk
(c) They are polite and do not want to stay
(d) They keep him warm at night

8. How do Mr. and Mrs. Grouch respond to Jerome's talking?
(a) They become frightened
(b) They fall to sleep
(c) They begin to sing
(d) They quietly leave the house

9. Emma Lou has been helping her mother, Cilly, by...
(a) Scrubbing floors
(b) Cooking breakfast
(c) Hanging out clothes
(d) Turning the washer ringer

10. Who is Ben Eppy?
(a) The Eppys' youngest son
(b) Emma's father
(c) An uncle to Emma
(d) Emma's brother in law

11. Papa's reaction to the sound of barking is to...
(a) Hide under the bed
(b) Bare his teeth
(c) Lift his tail
(d) Run to meet the dog

12. The skunks and Emma Lou are...
(a) Afraid of one another
(b) Very close friends
(c) Enemies
(d) Distant

13. Emma Lou has skills that Jerome does not have, including...
(a) Spelling and grammar
(b) Knowledge of how to get rid of skunk smell
(c) Surviving through the winter
(d) The ability to set up a camp

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

15. For Jerome, camping out proves to be...
(a) A risky adventure
(b) A trying experience
(c) A peaceful break
(d) A pleasure