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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. How does Ned perceive his family life before his mother is ill?
(a) As happy.
(b) As solemn.
(c) As boring.
(d) As calm.

2. Why does Ned feel guilty when he is watching out the window with Mr. Scully?
(a) The cat only has one eye.
(b) He knows his mother would love to be able to be outdoors with him.
(c) The robin's one wing looks clipped.
(d) The one jay's foot is mangled.

3. What does Ned do as his father pays the visit?
(a) Sits quietly in a chair.
(b) Sits in the car.
(c) In the nurses's station.
(d) Plays outside.

4. About whom is Ned often confused?
(a) His mother.
(b) Mrs. Scallop.
(c) His best friend.
(d) His father.

5. What does Ned notice leading up to the shed?
(a) Mr. Scully's footprints in the snow.
(b) Mr. Scully's footprints in the mud.
(c) Mountain lion prints.
(d) Bear prints.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Scallop tell Ned about his birth?

2. What does Mr. Scully promise to continue doing?

3. What does Mrs. Kimball say about Mr. Scully?

4. What does Ned clear out of Mr. Scully's attic?

5. Where is Hilary's next destination?

(see the answer key)

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