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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. Why does Ned feel guilty when he is watching out the window with Mr. Scully?
(a) The cat only has one eye.
(b) The one jay's foot is mangled.
(c) He knows his mother would love to be able to be outdoors with him.
(d) The robin's one wing looks clipped.

2. What has been taken down at Mr. Scully's house?
(a) The swing.
(b) The porch.
(c) The water barrel.
(d) The outhouse.

3. What happens when Ned and his papa return home after a visit to Mr. Scully?
(a) Mr. Scully's sister has moved into Mr. Scully's house.
(b) The one-eyed cat is dead on their driveway.
(c) Mama is very ill.
(d) Doris has moved into Mr. Scully's house.

4. What does Ned avoid approaching?
(a) The grave where his grandfather is buried.
(b) A broken water main.
(c) The cat on the icebox.
(d) One of the town bullies.

5. What does Mama tell Ned about her arthritis?
(a) Nothing.
(b) There is a new treatment for it.
(c) It is much worse.
(d) It is almost gone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ned not like dining with members of the congregation?

2. How old is Ned when his mother becomes ill?

3. What does Ned's mother remind Ned to do?

4. Who brings cookies and apples to Ned's class?

5. What does Ned and his mother see?

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