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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. What does Ned's father not understand about Mr. Kimball?
(a) Why is treats his wife so poorly.
(b) How he affords to feed such a large family.
(c) Why he does not discipline his children.
(d) Why he travels out of town so much.

2. What does Ned wish about his upcoming Christmas vacation?
(a) That he could stay home.
(b) That his parents were going.
(c) That his older brother could also go with them.
(d) That they could go to Florida.

3. What does Hilary give Ned for his birthday?
(a) A model car.
(b) A practice sword.
(c) A model airplane.
(d) A Daisy air rifle.

4. Why does Ned feel sad for Mr. Scully?
(a) Because he and his daughter are not close.
(b) Because he can't breathe well.
(c) Because he sometimes calls Ned by his dead son's name.
(d) Because he sometimes can't remember where he is.

5. What does Mrs. Scallop tell Ned about his birth?
(a) She knows nothing about Ned's birth.
(b) It brought on Mama's rheumatism.
(c) It was very easy for his mama.
(d) It was a very stormy night when Ned arrived.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Scully use for lighting?

2. What worries Ned about the one-eyed cat?

3. How does Ned believe Mr. Scully responds to Ned's confession?

4. Who is going to help look after Ned's mother?

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

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