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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Ned think his father will be upset with him?
(a) If Ned refuses to take the safety class.
(b) If his father learns that he intentionally broke his sister's doll.
(c) If Ned says he does not want to go with Hilary.
(d) If his father learns of his night visit to the woods.

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

4. What emotion seems to be just below the surface of Mrs. Scallop?
(a) Depression.
(b) Anger.
(c) Self-righteousness.
(d) Joy.

5. What does Mrs. Scallop tell Ned about his birth?
(a) She knows nothing about Ned's birth.
(b) It was a very stormy night when Ned arrived.
(c) It brought on Mama's rheumatism.
(d) It was very easy for his mama.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does James Wallis tell his son to refrain from when at the Brewster's home?

2. Where does Ned travel that night?

3. What kind of potatoes does Mrs. Brewster serve?

4. About whom is Ned often confused?

5. About what does Ned worry when he gets back to his room with his presents?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ned's uncle Hilary give Ned for his birthday and why is Ned's father upset?

2. What is the first lie Ned has ever told his mama?

3. What disconcerting statement does Mrs. Scallop say about Ned's birthday candles and what does she give Ned for his birthday?

4. Where does Uncle Hilary want to take Ned over Christmas vacation and how does Ned initially feel about the idea?

5. What do Ned and his friends discuss on the way to school and how does Ned make Evelyn feel a little flustered?

6. Briefly describe Evie Kimball and her family.

7. Describe Ned Wallis.

8. Describe a couple things about Mr. Scully that makes him seem eccentric.

9. What confuses Ned about Mrs. Scallop?

10. What does Ned's father instruct Ned about being a guest for supper at the Brewsters, and why does his father say that?

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