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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters III and IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Scully give Ned for Ned's birthday?
(a) A whistle.
(b) A comic book.
(c) A piece of soapstone carved with Chinese characters.
(d) A carving knife.

3. What emotion seems to be just below the surface of Mrs. Scallop?
(a) Joy.
(b) Anger.
(c) Self-righteousness.
(d) Depression.

4. What magazine does Ned love?
(a) Life.
(b) National Georgraphic.
(c) Scientific American.
(d) Mad Magazine.

5. Where does Ned get the bronze goat he has in his room?
(a) Hilary got it in Greece.
(b) He found it at a secondhand shop.
(c) His mother had it as a child.
(d) His father had it as a child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ned decide about Charleston?

2. From what book does Ned's teacher read in honor of Ned's birthday?

3. For whom are the turkey scraps that Ned saves?

4. What is Powerful Katinka?

5. Who does Ned like to visit regularly?

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