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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. Why does the family sleep downstairs one night?
(a) The furnace is broken.
(b) They do not sleep downstairs.
(c) There is a severe storm.
(d) There is a leak in the roof.

2. Of what does Ned feel a little jealous?
(a) His mother's close relationship with the neighbor's little girl.
(b) His father's close relationship with Hilary.
(c) His mother's close relationship with Hilary.
(d) His mother's close relationship with his older sister.

3. What does Ned clear out of Mr. Scully's attic?
(a) Boxes.
(b) Bats.
(c) Spiders.
(d) Mice.

4. What kind of potatoes does Mrs. Brewster serve?
(a) Lumpy mashed.
(b) Unrecognizable.
(c) French fried.
(d) The best in the town.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ned think about Mr. Scully?

2. About what does Ned worry when he gets back to his room with his presents?

3. What does Mama mention that embarrasses Ned?

4. Where does Doris live?

5. What does Mr. Scully say comes into his yard regularly?

(see the answer key)

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