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

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

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

4. What What does Mr. Scully instruct Ned to throw out?
(a) Some mice-infested grain.
(b) Some old canned goods.
(c) Some mice-infested blankets.
(d) Some mementos from Doris' childhood.

5. Why is Ned particularly excited about traveling with Hilary?
(a) He gets to do something that his brother does not.
(b) He can backpack in the mountains.
(c) Ned has never traveled before.
(d) He gets to do something that his sister does not.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mama mention that embarrasses Ned?

3. What is lying on an old icebox in Mr. Scully's shed?

4. What does Mrs. Scallop sometimes lapse into?

5. Who is Cosmo?

(see the answer key)

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