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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters III and IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Ned feel a little jealous?
(a) His father's close relationship with Hilary.
(b) His mother's close relationship with his older sister.
(c) His mother's close relationship with Hilary.
(d) His mother's close relationship with the neighbor's little girl.

2. What does Mama mention that embarrasses Ned?
(a) His uncle's high regard for Ned.
(b) A girl in his school.
(c) The air rifle.
(d) His changing voice.

3. What does Mr. Scully give Ned for Ned's birthday?
(a) A whistle.
(b) A piece of soapstone carved with Chinese characters.
(c) A comic book.
(d) A carving knife.

4. What does Mama give Ned for his birthday?
(a) A watch.
(b) A fishing pole.
(c) A book.
(d) A bike.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country does Hilary buy a butterfly enclosed in glass?

2. How old is Mr. Scully?

3. What kind of potatoes does Mrs. Brewster serve?

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

5. What magazine does Ned love?

(see the answer key)

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