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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who killed the sheep?
(a) Brute.
(b) Gompher.
(c) Ripley.
(d) Tyrus.

2. Who eventually comes out to greet Nyle?
(a) Mr. Trent.
(b) Gran.
(c) Caleb.
(d) Baylor.

3. Why does Nyle show Mrs. Trent the book about a boy in a train station?
(a) To ask her if she has read it.
(b) To suggest Ezra is like the boy.
(c) To get her approval.
(d) To suggest Mrs. Trent read the book to Ezra.

4. Who is Tyrus?
(a) A stray cat.
(b) The mail carrier.
(c) The paper boy.
(d) A stray dog.

5. What does Gran not do as she usually does?
(a) Greet Nyle with a hug.
(b) Sit in the rocker for a cup of pre-supper coffee.
(c) Open the front door.
(d) Calls from the pantry for Nyle to wash up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Nyle yelling at as the story begins?

2. What is not out as usual?

3. Who is with Nyle when she sees a sheep lying still?

4. How does Munice interpret Nyla's reluctance to talk?

5. What is the only thing Ezra says to Nyle?

(see the answer key)

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