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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what historical person does the narrator allude when referring to the ludicrous nature of Mother's declaration about the coming Christmas pageant?
(a) Sitting Bull.
(b) Amelia Earhart.
(c) General Custer.
(d) Jacques Cousteau.

2. In the pageant incarnation described at the center of the narrative, who plays the role of Joseph?
(a) Elmer.
(b) Leroy.
(c) Gladys.
(d) Ralph.

3. When Mother is explaining the process of the pageant, what does the narrator think about how Mrs. Armstrong would feel about Mother's explanation?
(a) She thinks Mrs. Armstrong would be angry about how much Mother is leaving out.
(b) She thinks Mrs. Armstrong would be surprised at how well-spoken Mother is.
(c) She thinks Mrs. Armstrong would be jealous of Mother's success.
(d) She thinks Mrs. Armstrong would be proud of how thorough Mother is being.

4. With what role assignment does Mrs. Armstrong say she always begins the pageant preparations?
(a) The shepherds.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Mary.
(d) The Angel of the Lord.

5. When the narrator states how she has always felt about Herod, what is something she does NOT say?
(a) Herod was just a name.
(b) Herod was somebody in the Bible.
(c) Herod was a king.
(d) Herod was a villain.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what adjective do Mother and Father agree when describing Mary having to give birth to Jesus in a stable?

2. What sensory detail does the narrator NOT describe experiencing, pointing to the conclusion that the usual pageant coordinator has been injured?

3. Whom does the narrator name as the character who always plays the role of Joseph?

4. To what day does the narrator look forward in order to get a break from the Herdmans?

5. What happens to rob the pageant of its real infant playing the role of Jesus?

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