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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. Where do Ned and his father eat supper on the Sunday before Ned's birthday?
(a) The Brewsters.
(b) At home for once.
(c) The Thortons.
(d) At a diner.

2. What does Ned wish about visiting his mother?
(a) He could do so whenever he wants.
(b) That she didn't ask him about school.
(c) That it wasn't so glum.
(d) That she didn't ask him so many questions.

3. What does the narrator say about the Brewster's lifestyle?
(a) Typical middle class.
(b) They are very poor.
(c) It is extravagant for the money the family has.
(d) Very high class and ostentatious but they can afford it.

4. What causes Ned both great anxiety and excitement?
(a) Having snuck the rifle out of his house in opposition to his father's orders.
(b) The idea that he has to take fencing lessons.
(c) The idea of going somewhere with just Hilary for Christmas.
(d) The idea that his mother is getting better.

5. What does James Wallis tell his son to refrain from when at the Brewster's home?
(a) Not eating everything on his plate.
(b) Asking for seconds.
(c) Picking up any of their expensive nic nacs.
(d) Addressing the servants.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do many people lose during the Great Depression?

3. Who is Mrs. Scallop?

4. What does Ned do as his father pays the visit?

5. Where does Ned go after the household is in bed?

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