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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. For whom are the turkey scraps that Ned saves?
(a) The one-eye cat.
(b) The neighbor's new puppy.
(c) Evelyn Kimball's dog.
(d) Mr. Scully's old dog.

2. To whom had the present once belonged?
(a) Mama's brother.
(b) Ned's grandfather.
(c) No one.
(d) Mama's cousin.

3. What does Mrs. Scallop tell Ned about his birth?
(a) It was a very stormy night when Ned arrived.
(b) It was very easy for his mama.
(c) She knows nothing about Ned's birth.
(d) It brought on Mama's rheumatism.

4. What does Mrs. Scallop say would happen if Ned does not blow out all his birthday candles?
(a) His birthday next year will be late.
(b) He wouldn't get his wish.
(c) His father would not return.
(d) A strange fate would befall him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ned's father not understand about Mr. Kimball?

2. What does Mrs. Kimball do?

3. Why does Ned think his father will be upset with him?

4. What does Mr. Scully make homemade?

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

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