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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 topic do the Herdman siblings research during their first visit to the library?
(a) Bethlehem.
(b) Herod.
(c) The Wise Men.
(d) Christmas.

2. What do the Herdman siblings do once the fire department arrives at the church?
(a) They ask to help fight the fire.
(b) They leave.
(c) They lie down in the street.
(d) They throw spitballs at the evacuees.

3. How often does Mrs. Armstrong call the narrator's mother from her hospital bed?
(a) Every other day.
(b) Five times a day.
(c) Twice a week.
(d) Every day.

4. At the end of Mother's story to Father about the first pageant rehearsal, what conclusion does she draw about the Herdman siblings?
(a) They will surely ruin the pageant.
(b) They are sincere in their interest in acting.
(c) They have good instincts.
(d) They have dim futures.

5. What object does Ollie have to have surgically removed from his ear?
(a) A kidney bean.
(b) A vitamin pill.
(c) A sprouted pussy willow.
(d) A kernel of corn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kinds of books does the narrator say are kept in the basement of the library?

2. Before Charlie stands up to give his reason for liking Sunday School, how many other kids are said to have responded already?

3. What does Imogene NOT threaten to do to Alice if Alice tries to play the part of Mary?

4. What does the narrator say about the number of people in town attending the pageant in question?

5. What happens to the usual coordinator of the pageant that then requires a new coordinator?

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