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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these is one of the things the author says the White's house is steeped in after Herbert's death?
(a) Silence.
(b) Staleness.
(c) Skill.
(d) Spells.

2. Who remembers how Morris said things would unfold after a wish?
(a) Herbert.
(b) Mr. White.
(c) Mrs. White.
(d) The maid.

3. What does Mrs. White say when her husband loses his game?
(a) He had it coming.
(b) He should practice more.
(c) He will win next time.
(d) He never had a chance.

4. Why does Mr. White try to distract the person he is playing with at the beginning of the book?
(a) He has a lot on his mind.
(b) He doesn't want to lose the bet.
(c) He made a mistake.
(d) He is worried about his son.

5. Where is the visitor from?
(a) Maw and Meggins.
(b) Mer and Merkins.
(c) Meg and Mawlins.
(d) Merk and Mergins.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Morris do when White tries to pay for the paw?

2. What does Mrs. White demand from her husband after the death of her son?

3. What does Mr. White do when he cannot sleep?

4. Why doesn't Mr. White want his wife to see his dead son?

5. Who refuses responsibility for Herbert's injury?

(see the answer key)

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