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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mrs. Armstrong tells Mother that she always reminds the pageant participants of what saying?
(a) It is better to be safe than sorry.
(b) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
(c) A stitch in time saves nine.
(d) There are no small parts, only small actors.

2. Whom does the narrator name as the character who always plays the role of Joseph?
(a) Simon.
(b) Leroy.
(c) Reverend Hopkins.
(d) Elmer.

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

4. The smallest children in Sunday School class usually sing what song when attending church services?
(a) Jesus Loves Me.
(b) Awesome God.
(c) Lamb of God.
(d) Ave Maria.

5. What lie does Charlie tell Leroy to stop Leroy from stealing part of Charlie's lunch?
(a) He says that his father is a policeman.
(b) He says that he gets all the dessert he wants at the library.
(c) He says that he gets all the dessert he wants at Sunday School.
(d) He says that he knows karate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object does Ollie have to have surgically removed from his ear?

2. Who is the oldest child in the Herdman family?

3. How often does the whole Sunday school go to church and perform a special act during the first 15 minutes of the service to

4. The narrator describes the Herdman siblings as being all alike in appearance, except for what two elements?

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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