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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. About what does Ned lie to his mama?
(a) Nothing.
(b) The need to write a poem about autumn.
(c) The need to stay after school for the week.
(d) The need to have a new notebook for school.

2. Who are Evelyn Kimball, Janet Hoffman, and Billy Gaskell?
(a) Ned's three favorite cousins.
(b) The most popular kids at school.
(c) Three kids at Ned's church.
(d) Ned's closest friends.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What are many of the homes like near where Ned lives?

4. About what does Ned worry when he gets back to his room with his presents?

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

(see the answer key)

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