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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. When does he want to take Ned?
(a) During Spring break.
(b) Just before planting time.
(c) After fall harvest.
(d) Over Christmas vacation.

2. What does Ned figure his father will begin doing?
(a) Teaching Ned how to drive the tractor.
(b) Picking up Mr. Scully's groceries.
(c) Driving his mother to the doctor in the city.
(d) Taking over Sunday services for another preacher who just died.

3. What does Ned learn from Doris?
(a) That Doris is moving back into the house.
(b) That Mr. Scully's house is going up for sale.
(c) That Mr. Scully is moving out to live with Doris.
(d) That Mr. Scully's sister is coming to live in the house.

4. Why does Ned think his father will be upset with him?
(a) If Ned refuses to take the safety class.
(b) If his father learns of his night visit to the woods.
(c) If Ned says he does not want to go with Hilary.
(d) If his father learns that he intentionally broke his sister's doll.

5. How does Ned perceive his family life before his mother is ill?
(a) As happy.
(b) As boring.
(c) As solemn.
(d) As calm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ned leave out on the porch at Mr. Scully's?

2. Why does Mrs. Scallop cry?

3. In what decades is the novel set?

4. Who does Ned like to visit regularly?

5. How does Ned help Janet?

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