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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 is now stacked at the back door of Mr. Scully's house?
(a) Newspapers from inside the house.
(b) Planter pots.
(c) The lumber from taking the outhouse apart.
(d) Canned goods.

2. What does Doris send Mr. Scully about once a month?
(a) A long letter.
(b) A postcard.
(c) Pictures of her and the family.
(d) A box of cookies.

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

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

5. What do many people lose during the Great Depression?
(a) Their motivation.
(b) Their homes.
(c) Their ability to travel extensively.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ned and his father visit a parishioner years before?

2. What does Ned do on the veranda at the place he visits?

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

4. Why doesn't Ned visit his mother one day?

5. What does Mrs. Scallop give Ned for his birthday?

(see the answer key)

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