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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 Mama mention that embarrasses Ned?
(a) His changing voice.
(b) A girl in his school.
(c) The air rifle.
(d) His uncle's high regard for Ned.

2. What does Ned clear out of Mr. Scully's attic?
(a) Boxes.
(b) Bats.
(c) Mice.
(d) Spiders.

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion seems to be just below the surface of Mrs. Scallop?

2. To whom had the present once belonged?

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

4. What kind of potatoes does Mrs. Brewster serve?

5. What does Ned have trouble doing that his father told him to do?

(see the answer key)

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