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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VII and VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what month does Ned's birthday fall?
(a) October.
(b) January.
(c) June.
(d) April.

2. How does Hilary intend to get to his next destination?
(a) He is not sure.
(b) Fly.
(c) A junk.
(d) A steamer.

3. What still worries Ned after he returns home from Mr. Scully's house?
(a) His mother's new treatment.
(b) Doris not seeing her father more often.
(c) His father's bad back.
(d) The one-eyed cat.

4. What has gone from Mr. Scully's house?
(a) The old coonskin cap.
(b) The "for sale" sign.
(c) Mr. Scully's buggy.
(d) The leather portfolio.

5. What does Mrs. Scallop sometimes lapse into?
(a) Periods of giddy laughter.
(b) Periods of sullen silence.
(c) Periods of joking with Ned.
(d) Periods of bossiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are many of the homes like near where Ned lives?

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

3. What does Ned wish about his upcoming Christmas vacation?

4. How does Ned perceive his family life before his mother is ill?

5. Where does Hilary suggest taking a ferry?

(see the answer key)

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