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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 what book does Ned's teacher read in honor of Ned's birthday?
(a) The Call of the Wild.
(b) The Last of the Mohicans.
(c) The House of Seven Gables.
(d) Life on the Mississippi.

2. What does Mrs. Scallop sometimes lapse into?
(a) Periods of sullen silence.
(b) Periods of giddy laughter.
(c) Periods of joking with Ned.
(d) Periods of bossiness.

3. What does Nurse Clay tell Ned?
(a) That Mr. Scully died two days earlier.
(b) That Mr. Scully is in a coma.
(c) That Mr. Scully had been moved to live with his daughter.
(d) That Mr. Scully is in the hospital in Waterville.

4. In what decades is the novel set?
(a) 1950s.
(b) 1940s.
(c) 1930s.
(d) 1920s.

5. What news does Ned receive that lightens his mood?
(a) His mother is walking outside.
(b) Mrs. Scallop is moving to California.
(c) He is expected to play basketball this year.
(d) Mr. Scully's promise to continue to feed the one-eyed cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food did the cat eat from Mr. Scully?

2. What magazine does Ned love?

3. How does Ned perceive his family life before his mother is ill?

4. Who does Ned like to visit regularly?

5. What does Ned learn about Mr. Scully?

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