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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. To what historical person does the narrator allude when referring to the ludicrous nature of Mother's declaration about the coming Christmas pageant?
(a) Amelia Earhart.
(b) General Custer.
(c) Sitting Bull.
(d) Jacques Cousteau.

2. After completing research at the library, in what way do the Herdmans want to rewrite the pageant?
(a) They want the Wise Men to wear crowns.
(b) They want to hang Herod at the end.
(c) They want to hang streamers for Jesus's birthday.
(d) They want to plan a trip to Bethlehem.

3. Who does NOT volunteer to be a Wise Man in the pageant in the year described by the narrator?
(a) Claude.
(b) Ollie.
(c) Elmer.
(d) Leroy.

4. 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?
(a) Bent halos.
(b) Bedsheets.
(c) Bathrobes.
(d) Sharp wings.

5. What food does the narrator say the Sunday School kids get on Easter Sunday?
(a) Scrambled eggs.
(b) Marshmallows.
(c) Jelly beans.
(d) Scalloped potatoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the true source of the smoke that causes one of the women in the Ladies' Aid group to call the fire department?

2. In what grade is Charlie during the events of the Christmas pageant focused on by the narrator?

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

4. What element does the narrator name as keeping people from getting into the library basement undetected?

5. Whose name does Mother NOT call when she is trying to make sure that no one else is interested in playing the role of Mary?

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