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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. Where does Ned realize his father is taking his present?
(a) To the attic.
(b) To the neighbor's home.
(c) To the basement.
(d) To the church.

2. Who is Mrs. Scallop?
(a) Ned's current teacher.
(b) The next-door neighbor to the Wallis family.
(c) The first housekeeper for the Wallis family.
(d) The present housekeeper for the Wallis family.

3. What does Ned do as his father pays the visit?
(a) Sits quietly in a chair.
(b) In the nurses's station.
(c) Sits in the car.
(d) Plays outside.

4. What do many people lose during the Great Depression?
(a) Their homes.
(b) Their motivation.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Their ability to travel extensively.

5. In what country does Hilary buy a butterfly enclosed in glass?
(a) Italy.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Japan.
(d) Canada.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Scallop say would happen if Ned does not blow out all his birthday candles?

2. What does Ned decide about Charleston?

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

4. Why does Ned feel safe?

5. What does Mama mention that embarrasses Ned?

(see the answer key)

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