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

2. How old is Ned when his mother becomes ill?
(a) 10.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 8.

3. Why does Ned think his father will be upset with him?
(a) If Ned refuses to take the safety class.
(b) If his father learns of his night visit to the woods.
(c) If his father learns that he intentionally broke his sister's doll.
(d) If Ned says he does not want to go with Hilary.

4. What does Ned think about Mr. Scully?
(a) He's not right in the head.
(b) He's old fashioned.
(c) He's scary.
(d) He's mean.

5. What is one chore Ned does for Mr. Scully?
(a) Slops the pigs.
(b) Fixes the plumbing.
(c) Paints the house.
(d) Chops wood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ned refrain from saying to his mother?

2. Why does Ned feel safe?

3. Where does Ned travel that night?

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

5. How does Mrs. Scallop often refer to herself?

(see the answer key)

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