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

2. How many siblings does Ned have?
(a) 5.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 0.

3. Who is Mrs. Scallop?
(a) The first housekeeper for the Wallis family.
(b) The next-door neighbor to the Wallis family.
(c) Ned's current teacher.
(d) The present housekeeper for the Wallis family.

4. Who is Hilary?
(a) Ned's uncle.
(b) Ned's cousin.
(c) Ned's grandfather.
(d) Ned's across-the-street neighbor.

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. Who is Cosmo?

2. What does Mrs. Scallop sometimes lapse into?

3. Why is Ned particularly excited about traveling with Hilary?

4. Where does Ned get the bronze goat he has in his room?

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

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