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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. Where does Ned go on the way to school?
(a) Mr. Scully's home.
(b) The cemetary.
(c) The church.
(d) Billy's house.

2. What does Ned think about as he leaves the nursing home?
(a) The times Mr. Scully would laugh until he had tears in his eyes.
(b) Shooting the cat.
(c) The mementos Mr. Scully threw out.
(d) The pain of aging.

3. After Ned apologizes and goes to his room, about what does he worry?
(a) Nothing.
(b) The upcoming vacation.
(c) The cat and his mom.
(d) Mrs. Scallop.

4. What does the narrator say about the Brewster's lifestyle?
(a) They are very poor.
(b) Typical middle class.
(c) It is extravagant for the money the family has.
(d) Very high class and ostentatious but they can afford it.

5. What does Ned think of his present from Mrs. Scallop?
(a) That the fingers are too short.
(b) That the shoulders are too big.
(c) That it's horrible.
(d) That the colors are nice.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ned help Janet?

2. To whom does Ned apologize?

3. What did Ned feel on the day of the visit with his father years ago that he felt when he went out in the night?

4. What does Ned notice about Evelyn's attitude?

5. What is one chore Ned does for Mr. Scully?

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