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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters V and VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ned have trouble doing that his father told him to do?
(a) Working a puzzle his dad gave him.
(b) Getting one of the cows ready for slaughter.
(c) Keep his mind off the gun.
(d) Spending time with Mrs. Scallop.

2. Who are Evelyn Kimball, Janet Hoffman, and Billy Gaskell?
(a) Three kids at Ned's church.
(b) Ned's closest friends.
(c) The most popular kids at school.
(d) Ned's three favorite cousins.

3. What does Doris send Mr. Scully about once a month?
(a) A long letter.
(b) A box of cookies.
(c) Pictures of her and the family.
(d) A postcard.

4. How old is Ned when his mother becomes ill?
(a) 10.
(b) 8.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

5. After Ned apologizes and goes to his room, about what does he worry?
(a) The upcoming vacation.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Mrs. Scallop.
(d) The cat and his mom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ned learn from Doris?

2. Why does Mrs. Scallop cry?

3. What does Ned dream of for the next few days?

4. Who is going to help look after Ned's mother?

5. Where does Hilary suggest taking a ferry?

(see the answer key)

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