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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the coach call off ball practice in Chapter 13?
(a) The weather will be too hot.
(b) There is snow in the forecast.
(c) It is forecast to rain.
(d) He is leaving town for a funeral.

2. Little Man says in Chapter 9, "I would be glad to be a grown-up for two reasons." What is the second reason he gives?
(a) He would be able to marry Sarah.
(b) He would be able to leave the South.
(c) He would be able to write about his past.
(d) He'd be able to figure out what to do with his feelings.

3. What does Little Man say Mam looks like in the photo from the zoo?
(a) A peacock.
(b) A cowgirl.
(c) An Indian.
(d) A movie star.

4. How old was Little Man when Mam came to live with his family?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 7.

5. Who confused the words "wicker" and "wicked," leading to the patio furniture being called the "Wicked Furniture" on the patio of Little Man's house?
(a) Mam.
(b) Tom.
(c) Mrs. Worthington.
(d) Rat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Little Man feel when he learns that Mr. Spiro is leaving for a trip in Chapter 15?

2. In Greek mythology, Jason and the Argonauts set out on a quest for what creature by the order of King Pellas?

3. Little Man says in Chapter 9, "I would be glad to be a grown-up for two reasons." What is the first reason he gives?

4. How did the thief get into Little Man's room to steal his belongings in Chapter 16?

5. What does Little Man say that offends Mam and makes her upset while they are waiting for their photograph at the zoo?

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