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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) Mr. Scully's old dog.
(b) The one-eye cat.
(c) The neighbor's new puppy.
(d) Evelyn Kimball's dog.

2. From what book does Ned's teacher read in honor of Ned's birthday?
(a) The Last of the Mohicans.
(b) The Call of the Wild.
(c) Life on the Mississippi.
(d) The House of Seven Gables.

3. Who does Ned knows that lives in New York City?
(a) His great-aunt.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His maternal grandmother.
(d) His great-grandmother.

4. When does he want to take Ned?
(a) Just before planting time.
(b) Over Christmas vacation.
(c) After fall harvest.
(d) During Spring break.

5. What is on Ned's mind constantly?
(a) His firing the air rifle.
(b) A bully at school who keeps harassing Ned.
(c) His father's desire for him to become a minister.
(d) His mother's illness.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Ned lie to his mama?

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

3. What causes Ned both great anxiety and excitement?

4. Why does Ned not like dining with members of the congregation?

5. Where does Ned travel that night?

(see the answer key)

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