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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters V and VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Scully say comes into his yard regularly?
(a) A raccoon.
(b) The one-eyed cat.
(c) A bear.
(d) Two deer.

2. What causes Ned both great anxiety and excitement?
(a) The idea of going somewhere with just Hilary for Christmas.
(b) The idea that he has to take fencing lessons.
(c) The idea that his mother is getting better.
(d) Having snuck the rifle out of his house in opposition to his father's orders.

3. What emotion seems to be just below the surface of Mrs. Scallop?
(a) Depression.
(b) Joy.
(c) Anger.
(d) Self-righteousness.

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

5. Why does Ned feel safe?
(a) Because he believes strongly in God.
(b) Because his father is a soldier.
(c) Because Mrs. Scallop is there.
(d) Because his father is a minister.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Ned feel a little jealous?

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

3. What does Hilary promise to Ned?

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

5. What does Ned believe about his mother and Hilary?

(see the answer key)

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