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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. Who is Cosmo?
(a) The horse Ned's mother used to own.
(b) The barnyard rooster.
(c) The family goat.
(d) The family bull.

2. How old is Mr. Scully?
(a) About 95.
(b) About 70.
(c) About 55.
(d) About 80.

3. When does James say Ned can have his present?
(a) When Ned is 14.
(b) When Ned proves he is responsible by caring for the cows.
(c) When Ned takes a course on fencing.
(d) When Ned turns 16.

4. What does Ned wish about visiting his mother?
(a) He could do so whenever he wants.
(b) That she didn't ask him about school.
(c) That it wasn't so glum.
(d) That she didn't ask him so many questions.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings cookies and apples to Ned's class?

2. Why does the family sleep downstairs one night?

3. Who are Evelyn Kimball, Janet Hoffman, and Billy Gaskell?

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

5. Why does Ned feel guilty when he is watching out the window with Mr. Scully?

(see the answer key)

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