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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 happy.
(d) As boring.

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

3. Where does Ned and his father visit a parishioner years before?
(a) The hospital.
(b) Jail.
(c) A veteran's home.
(d) An asylum.

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

5. What does Hilary give Ned for his birthday?
(a) A Daisy air rifle.
(b) A model car.
(c) A practice sword.
(d) A model airplane.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ned not like dining with members of the congregation?

2. Who is Hilary?

3. When does James say Ned can have his present?

4. About whom is Ned often confused?

5. Who is Mrs. Scallop?

(see the answer key)

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