2. Why is Ned particularly excited about traveling with Hilary?
(a) He gets to do something that his brother does not.
(b) He can backpack in the mountains.
(c) Ned has never traveled before.
(d) He gets to do something that his sister does not.

3. What does Mr. Scully give Ned for Ned's birthday?
(a) A comic book.
(b) A piece of soapstone carved with Chinese characters.
(c) A carving knife.
(d) A whistle.

4. When does he want to take Ned?
(a) Over Christmas vacation.
(b) Just before planting time.
(c) After fall harvest.
(d) During Spring break.

5. Of what is Ned afraid if his dad learns of the rifle incident?
(a) That his dad will beat him.
(b) That his dad will never give him the rifle.
(c) That his father will be disappointed in him.
(d) That his dad will tell his mother.

6. Why does Ned not like dining with members of the congregation?
(a) He has to wear a tie.
(b) He has to sit with the children in the family.
(c) He has to eat anything he is served.
(d) It makes him feel homeless.

7. How does Mrs. Scallop often refer to herself?
(a) As God's servant.
(b) In the second person.
(c) In the third person.
(d) With a different name.

8. What does Mrs. Scallop give Ned for his birthday?
(a) A sweater she knitted.
(b) A pair of gloves she knitted.
(c) A hat she knitted.
(d) A handmade rug.

9. Who is Cosmo?
(a) The barnyard rooster.
(b) The horse Ned's mother used to own.
(c) The family goat.
(d) The family bull.

10. In what decades is the novel set?
(a) 1920s.
(b) 1930s.
(c) 1950s.
(d) 1940s.

11. Why is James Willis upset with Hilary?
(a) James thinks Ned's birthday gift is not appropriate.
(b) James wishes Hilary would not waste money.
(c) James is not upset with Hilary.
(d) James thinks Hilary makes James look bad.

12. About what does Ned worry when he gets back to his room with his presents?
(a) If he was seen the night before out with the rifle.
(b) If his father will get back in time for his birthday dinner.
(c) If his mother got too tired during the birthday celebration.
(d) If his brother will have to leave again for the Army.

13. What does Mr. Scully make homemade?
(a) Cake.
(b) Applesauce and bread.
(c) Moonshine.
(d) Pancakes.

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

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