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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. What does Mrs. Scallop give Ned for his birthday?
(a) A sweater she knitted.
(b) A hat she knitted.
(c) A pair of gloves she knitted.
(d) A handmade rug.

2. What did Ned feel on the day of the visit with his father years ago that he felt when he went out in the night?
(a) That he was older than his father realized.
(b) That life was far beyond his comprehension.
(c) That he was being watched.
(d) That he was never going to understand his father.

3. How many siblings does Ned have?
(a) 0.
(b) 5.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

4. What does the narrator say about Mr. Scully's bed?
(a) He only uses one sheet.
(b) He never uses sheets.
(c) His bed is four feet high.
(d) He sleeps on the floor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is on Ned's mind constantly?

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

3. What does Mr. Scully give Ned for Ned's birthday?

4. What do many people lose during the Great Depression?

5. Who is Cosmo?

(see the answer key)

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