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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. The narrator states that "the Herdmans started out mean, right from" (59) what?
(a) Their first screams.
(b) Their first breaths.
(c) The cradle.
(d) The stroller.

2. Miss Graebner tells Mother that she can now retire because she has heard everything. What has she heard?
(a) Ollie asking to read about Bethlehem.
(b) Ralph asking to read about Herod.
(c) Imogene asking to read about Jesus.
(d) Gladys asking to read about the Wise Men.

3. What is Mother's reply when she is asked what the Angel of the Lord is supposed to do?
(a) She says that the Angel of the Lord had brought the good news to the shepherds.
(b) She says that the Angel of the Lord is lowered slowly from the ceiling.
(c) She says that the Angel of the Lord had warned the shepherds about Herod's treachery.
(d) She says that the Angel of the Lord is there to reflect the lights with her sequined costume.

4. Mrs. Wendleken uses what adjective to describe Mother's decision to allow a Herdman to play the role of Mary?
(a) Insane.
(b) Sacrilegious.
(c) Heretical.
(d) Immoral.

5. What proclamation does Father make about Charlie's comment about his favorite part of Sunday School?
(a) It is not a very Christian sentiment.
(b) It is a practical sentiment.
(c) Hearing it made him prouder of Charlie than he had ever been.
(d) It is a heartwarming sentiment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who begins to write down on a pad of paper every bad action taken by the Herdman siblings during the pageant rehearsals?

2. What happens while the fire department is inside the church and the evacuated civilians are waiting outside?

3. The narrator describes the traditional Christmas pageant prior to this year as "people shuffling around" (17) the stage wearing all but which of the following items?

4. What is NOT a role assigned to the older boys and girls without major parts in the pageant?

5. At what time of year is the usual pageant coordinator injured, leading to Mother's assumption of the role instead?

(see the answer key)

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