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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. From where does an ambulance have to come?
(a) Groton.
(b) Amherst.
(c) Oak Hill.
(d) Waterville.

2. What does Ned think about Mr. Scully when he goes to see him one day?
(a) Mr. Scully seems much stronger.
(b) Mr. Scully seems to be somewhere else.
(c) Mr. Scully is very fragile.
(d) Mr. Scully talks more than usual.

3. What does Mama mention that embarrasses Ned?
(a) His changing voice.
(b) A girl in his school.
(c) The air rifle.
(d) His uncle's high regard for Ned.

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

5. When does a heavy snow fall in Chapter V?
(a) On Christmas day.
(b) On Thanksgiving day.
(c) It does not snow, which is unusual.
(d) On the first of December.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of potatoes does Mrs. Brewster serve?

2. What do Ned and Mr. Scully watch in the yard through the window?

3. How does Ned believe Mr. Scully responds to Ned's confession?

4. Why is James Willis upset with Hilary?

5. Who has cake and lemonade in Ned's mother's room?

(see the answer key)

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