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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VII and VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what area of the country does Ned and his family live?
(a) The Appalachians of Kentucky.
(b) The Pochonos.
(c) The Hudson River Valley.
(d) The coastal region of Georgia.

2. When does James say Ned can have his present?
(a) When Ned takes a course on fencing.
(b) When Ned proves he is responsible by caring for the cows.
(c) When Ned is 14.
(d) When Ned turns 16.

3. What does Ned admit to Mr. Scully on another trip to see the man?
(a) That Ned shot the cat and put out its eye.
(b) That Ned does not ever want to shoot the rifle again.
(c) That Ned is afraid of his mother dying.
(d) That Ned is afraid of death.

4. Where does Ned find Mr. Scully one day?
(a) Lying in the yard.
(b) Working in the shed.
(c) Down in the basement.
(d) Lying face down in a hallway.

5. What does Ned's father not understand about Mr. Kimball?
(a) Why is treats his wife so poorly.
(b) How he affords to feed such a large family.
(c) Why he travels out of town so much.
(d) Why he does not discipline his children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ned realize about Mr. Scully and Ned's confession?

2. When does Ned go out for a walk?

3. Why does Ned not mind listening to Mr. Scully ramble?

4. What does Mrs. Scallop give Ned for his birthday?

5. Where does he go on his walk?

(see the answer key)

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