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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. What statement does Mother make that causes the narrator to describe her words as "the biggest" of "all the lies she'd told so far" (68)?
(a) She says that this year's Christmas pageant will be the best the church has ever seen.
(b) She says that Gladys will be the best Angel of the Lord the church has ever seen.
(c) She says that Ralph will be the best Joseph the church has ever seen.
(d) She says that Imogene will be the best Mary the church has ever seen.

2. At what time of day does Mrs. Armstrong always call the narrator's mother to discuss the pageant?
(a) At noon.
(b) During supper.
(c) At the crack of dawn.
(d) Late at night.

3. In what location does Imogene ask the narrator how to check out a book from the library?
(a) The library.
(b) The playground.
(c) The classroom.
(d) The gym.

4. The smallest children in Sunday School class usually sing what song when attending church services?
(a) Ave Maria.
(b) Lamb of God.
(c) Awesome God.
(d) Jesus Loves Me.

5. Who usually coordinates the Christmas pageant?
(a) Mrs. Armstrong.
(b) Mrs. Freeborn.
(c) Mrs. Wendelken.
(d) Mrs. Robinson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does NOT volunteer to be a Wise Man in the pageant in the year described by the narrator?

2. What does the narrator say about the Herdmans' attendance at the pageant rehearsals?

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

4. What task does Mother say she could do "with one hand tied behind" (16) her back?

5. What does Mrs. Armstrong mean by the saying she always tells the pageant participants?

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