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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. When Mrs. McCarthy calls Mother, what does she suggest the Herdmans be allowed to do in lieu of taking roles within the pageant?
(a) Handing out programs.
(b) Decorating the trees lining the church lot.
(c) Painting the church.
(d) Directing traffic outside.

2. What does the narrator say is "the only unexpected thing that every happened to" (17) the pageant?
(a) Mrs. Wendelken breaking her arm.
(b) Mrs. Armstrong breaking her leg.
(c) Mrs. Robinson cutting her hand.
(d) Mrs. Freeborn burning her hand.

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

4. What does Alice do with the information she has about the Herdman siblings' involvement with the fire department being called to the church?
(a) She tells her mother.
(b) She tells Reverend Hopkins.
(c) She tells the narrator.
(d) She tells Ralph.

5. In the pageant incarnation described at the center of the narrative, who plays the role of the Angel of the Lord?
(a) Imogene.
(b) Alice.
(c) The narrator.
(d) Gladys.

Short Answer Questions

1. The pageant's dress rehearsal takes place the night before what other event?

2. The narrator states that Elmer, the minister's son, has always traditionally taken what role within the pageant?

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

4. Who usually coordinates the Christmas pageant?

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

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