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

2. Why is Ned particularly excited about traveling with Hilary?
(a) He gets to do something that his sister does not.
(b) He can backpack in the mountains.
(c) Ned has never traveled before.
(d) He gets to do something that his brother does not.

3. Where does Ned walk by where his mother used to keep her horse?
(a) Stables on what is now someone else's property.
(b) The old barn.
(c) The back pasture.
(d) The old stable near the lake.

4. Why is James Willis upset with Hilary?
(a) James thinks Hilary makes James look bad.
(b) James thinks Ned's birthday gift is not appropriate.
(c) James wishes Hilary would not waste money.
(d) James is not upset with Hilary.

5. Why does Ned think his father will be upset with him?
(a) If his father learns that he intentionally broke his sister's doll.
(b) If his father learns of his night visit to the woods.
(c) If Ned refuses to take the safety class.
(d) If Ned says he does not want to go with Hilary.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mrs. Scallop often refer to herself?

3. Who is Cosmo?

4. What magazine does Ned love?

5. About whom is Ned often confused?

(see the answer key)

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