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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters I and II.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Ned feel safe?
(a) Because his father is a soldier.
(b) Because his father is a minister.
(c) Because he believes strongly in God.
(d) Because Mrs. Scallop is there.

3. What are many of the homes like near where Ned lives?
(a) Crowded with several families per home.
(b) Abandoned.
(c) Well kept.
(d) Run down.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ned walk by where his mother used to keep her horse?

2. What causes Ned both great anxiety and excitement?

3. What does Hilary give Ned for his birthday?

4. What does Ned imagine as he is outside at night?

5. What does Ned wish about visiting his mother?

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