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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. How does Mrs. Scallop often refer to herself?
(a) As God's servant.
(b) In the third person.
(c) In the second person.
(d) With a different name.

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

3. What is on Ned's mind constantly?
(a) A bully at school who keeps harassing Ned.
(b) His mother's illness.
(c) His firing the air rifle.
(d) His father's desire for him to become a minister.

4. What does Mr. Scully use for lighting?
(a) A fancy chandelier.
(b) A kerosene lamp.
(c) A bare electric bulb.
(d) A flashlight.

5. What does Ned take Mr. Scully every day?
(a) Mail and newspaper.
(b) A bottle of milk.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Powerful Katinka?

2. Who has cake and lemonade in Ned's mother's room?

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

4. Of what is Ned afraid if his dad learns of the rifle incident?

5. Who is Mrs. Scallop?

(see the answer key)

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