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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 decide about Charleston?
(a) He does not want to go.
(b) He wants to go but only for the day.
(c) He will do whatever his father tells him to do.
(d) He wants to go but not until the summer.

2. Why does Mrs. Scallop cry?
(a) Ned snaps at her.
(b) She is not feeling well.
(c) Her mother died a year ago that day.
(d) Her daughter is ill.

3. What does Mr. Scully say comes into his yard regularly?
(a) Two deer.
(b) A bear.
(c) The one-eyed cat.
(d) A raccoon.

4. Where does Doris live?
(a) Out West.
(b) Texas.
(c) In a neighboring town.
(d) Florida.

5. What does Evelyn get as a result of her father earning more money?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Drawing materials.
(c) A new hat.
(d) Books.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Mr. Scully?

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

3. What does Ned and his mother see?

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

5. What does Hilary promise to Ned?

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