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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 Mrs. Scallop sometimes lapse into?
(a) Periods of joking with Ned.
(b) Periods of giddy laughter.
(c) Periods of sullen silence.
(d) Periods of bossiness.

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

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

4. In what area of the country does Ned and his family live?
(a) The Appalachians of Kentucky.
(b) The Pochonos.
(c) The coastal region of Georgia.
(d) The Hudson River Valley.

5. What does Ned imagine as he is walking back to the house at night?
(a) Someone watching him from the attic.
(b) Someone watching him from the woods.
(c) That he has saved the family from marauders.
(d) That he has bested a brigand in a sword duel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ned feel safe?

2. What is Powerful Katinka?

3. Who is Cosmo?

4. How does Ned perceive his family life before his mother is ill?

5. What does Ned imagine as he is outside at night?

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