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

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

3. In what decades is the novel set?
(a) 1920s.
(b) 1940s.
(c) 1950s.
(d) 1930s.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does he want to take Ned?

2. How old is Ned when his mother becomes ill?

3. How many housekeepers has the Wallis family had, including the present one?

4. For how long has Ned's mother been ill?

5. Who does Ned knows that lives in New York City?

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