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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Ned realize his father is taking his present?
(a) To the basement.
(b) To the attic.
(c) To the church.
(d) To the neighbor's home.

2. Who are Evelyn Kimball, Janet Hoffman, and Billy Gaskell?
(a) Ned's three favorite cousins.
(b) The most popular kids at school.
(c) Ned's closest friends.
(d) Three kids at Ned's church.

3. For how long has Ned's mother been ill?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 3 years.
(c) Most of her life.
(d) 6 years.

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

5. Who has cake and lemonade in Ned's mother's room?
(a) Just Ned as his father has been called out to a death.
(b) Ned and his older brother who comes home for the ocassion.
(c) Papa, Ned and Mrs. Scallop.
(d) Just Ned and Mrs. Scallop as his father has been called out to a death.

6. What does James Wallis tell his son to refrain from when at the Brewster's home?
(a) Picking up any of their expensive nic nacs.
(b) Asking for seconds.
(c) Addressing the servants.
(d) Not eating everything on his plate.

7. What does Ned wish about visiting his mother?
(a) That she didn't ask him about school.
(b) That she didn't ask him so many questions.
(c) He could do so whenever he wants.
(d) That it wasn't so glum.

8. What does Ned notice about the things Doris sent for the last three months?
(a) They are stale.
(b) They all have the same picture on them.
(c) The pictures in the letters do not include Doris herself.
(d) They are addressed in a very shaky handwriting.

9. What does Mr. Scully never use?
(a) Shower.
(b) Electricity.
(c) Telephone.
(d) Razor.

10. What does the narrator say about Mr. Scully's bed?
(a) His bed is four feet high.
(b) He never uses sheets.
(c) He only uses one sheet.
(d) He sleeps on the floor.

11. Who is Hilary?
(a) Ned's cousin.
(b) Ned's uncle.
(c) Ned's across-the-street neighbor.
(d) Ned's grandfather.

12. What does Ned do as his father pays the visit?
(a) In the nurses's station.
(b) Sits quietly in a chair.
(c) Sits in the car.
(d) Plays outside.

13. About whom is Ned often confused?
(a) His best friend.
(b) His father.
(c) His mother.
(d) Mrs. Scallop.

14. Who is Mrs. Scallop?
(a) The first housekeeper for the Wallis family.
(b) Ned's current teacher.
(c) The next-door neighbor to the Wallis family.
(d) The present housekeeper for the Wallis family.

15. How does Ned perceive his family life before his mother is ill?
(a) As solemn.
(b) As boring.
(c) As happy.
(d) As calm.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Ned lie to his mama?

2. What does Mr. Scully give Ned for Ned's birthday?

3. What does Ned take Mr. Scully every day?

4. What does Mama give Ned for his birthday?

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

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