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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 does the narrator mean when she says Mother told her "not to be so fresh" (26)?
(a) Mother told the narrator not to talk back.
(b) Mother told the narrator not to use so much hand soap.
(c) Mother told the narrator not to be so prim and proper.
(d) Mother told the narrator not be so quick to judge people.

2. The narrator proclaims that it does not seem right for Father to be on the same side as whom?
(a) The Herdmans.
(b) Reverend Hopkins.
(c) Mother.
(d) Mrs. Wendleken.

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 is there to reflect the lights with her sequined costume.
(b) She says that the Angel of the Lord had warned the shepherds about Herod's treachery.
(c) She says that the Angel of the Lord had brought the good news to the shepherds.
(d) She says that the Angel of the Lord is lowered slowly from the ceiling.

4. Who begins to write down on a pad of paper every bad action taken by the Herdman siblings during the pageant rehearsals?
(a) Alice.
(b) Mrs. Wendleken.
(c) Gladys.
(d) Mother.

5. On what adjective do Mother and Father agree when describing Mary having to give birth to Jesus in a stable?
(a) Awe-inspiring.
(b) Disgraceful.
(c) Humble.
(d) Sad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do all of the shepherds get nervous when Mother mentions the Angel of the Lord?

2. What is the single thing Mother names as the only worry someone has when planning the task she says she could complete one-handed?

3. What reason does Charlie's friend Hobie say he cannot be a shepherd?

4. Which character asks Mother if she thinks the church should call off the pageant?

5. What lie does Charlie tell Leroy to stop Leroy from stealing part of Charlie's lunch?

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