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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. How does Ned perceive his family life before his mother is ill?
(a) As calm.
(b) As solemn.
(c) As boring.
(d) As happy.

2. How old is Ned when his mother becomes ill?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Scallop?

2. Why does Ned feel safe?

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

4. What does Ned imagine as he is walking back to the house at night?

5. What does Hilary give Ned for his birthday?

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