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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. Where does Hilary suggest taking a ferry?
(a) An island where wild ponies live.
(b) To an island which is inhabited by many varieties of fox.
(c) He actually says the ferry no longer runs.
(d) An island that has many exotic birds.

2. Where does Ned go on the way to school?
(a) Mr. Scully's home.
(b) The church.
(c) Billy's house.
(d) The cemetary.

3. What does Mrs. Kimball say about Mr. Scully?
(a) He is a difficult, embattled old man.
(b) He probably suffered a stroke.
(c) He is stubborn.
(d) He is a God-fearing man.

4. What does Mama say to Ned about Mrs. Scallop?
(a) Ned should be nicer to her.
(b) Papa found her a job in a nursing home.
(c) She is going to start working only parttime.
(d) She is dying.

5. What does Mr. Scully use for lighting?
(a) A flashlight.
(b) A bare electric bulb.
(c) A fancy chandelier.
(d) A kerosene lamp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Scully think about the one-eyed cat?

2. Who are Evelyn Kimball, Janet Hoffman, and Billy Gaskell?

3. Where does Doris live?

4. What does Ned avoid approaching?

5. What does Mrs. Scallop tell Ned about his birth?

(see the answer key)

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