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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the neighbor that Jamie is sad to leave?
(a) Mrs. Drake.
(b) Mrs. Delacroix.
(c) Mrs. Dawson.
(d) Mrs. Dalloway.

2. Why does Jamie tell his mother he cannot walk one morning?
(a) He doesn't want to go to town with his father.
(b) He awakens with sore legs.
(c) He doesn't want to go to school.
(d) He doesn't want to go to rugby practice.

3. How is Robert's demeanor best described?
(a) Passive.
(b) Abusive.
(c) Patients.
(d) Funny.

4. What does Mrs. Drake send with Jamie on his trip?
(a) A bit of candy.
(b) A basket of sandwiches.
(c) A good book.
(d) A photo of herself.

5. What is Jamie's mood as the story begins?
(a) Pensive.
(b) Sad.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Anticipatory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mrs. Drake do for Jamie in exchange for his doing odd jobs around her house?

2. How old is Jamie Bawn at the beginning of the story?

3. Where does Jamie suggest he should stay?

4. Which of the following does Jamie NOT get when he moves in with his grandparents?

5. Where does Mrs. Drake encourage Jamie to go when he gets to his new town?

(see the answer key)

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