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

2. Where does Hilary suggest taking a ferry?
(a) He actually says the ferry no longer runs.
(b) An island where wild ponies live.
(c) An island that has many exotic birds.
(d) To an island which is inhabited by many varieties of fox.

3. What does Ned have trouble doing that his father told him to do?
(a) Getting one of the cows ready for slaughter.
(b) Keep his mind off the gun.
(c) Working a puzzle his dad gave him.
(d) Spending time with Mrs. Scallop.

4. What worries Ned about the one-eyed cat?
(a) Its leg appears to be broken.
(b) It is moaning.
(c) It hasn't moved since the morning.
(d) It is bleeding.

5. What does Mrs. Scallop say would happen if Ned does not blow out all his birthday candles?
(a) A strange fate would befall him.
(b) He wouldn't get his wish.
(c) His birthday next year will be late.
(d) His father would not return.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Ned spending a great deal of time after he recovers?

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

3. Why does Ned fluster Evelyn?

4. Who is Cosmo?

5. Where does Ned find Mr. Scully one day?

(see the answer key)

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