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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. What does Ned imagine as he is outside at night?
(a) A shadowy figure.
(b) A mountain lion.
(c) A bear.
(d) A tiger.

2. Where does Ned go after the household is in bed?
(a) Outside to catch frogs.
(b) To the basement.
(c) Outside to try to catch a raccoon.
(d) To retrieve his present.

3. Where does Ned travel that night?
(a) To his best friend's house.
(b) To the lake.
(c) To the back pasture.
(d) To the woods.

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

5. Where does Hilary want to take Ned?
(a) Nashville.
(b) Nag's Head.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Savannah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say about the Brewster's lifestyle?

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

3. What does Hilary give Ned for his birthday?

4. Who is Hilary?

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

(see the answer key)

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