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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT listed among the activities performed by the Sunday School children when they attend church services?
(a) Acting out a parable.
(b) Reading the Gospel aloud.
(c) Reciting Bible verses.
(d) Singing a song.

2. The Herdman family lives over what type of structure?
(a) A clothing store.
(b) A bar.
(c) A garage.
(d) A metal workshop.

3. The narrator begins the novel by declaring that "the Herdmans were absolutely the" what "kids in the history of the world" (1)?
(a) Poorest.
(b) Yuckiest.
(c) Worst.
(d) Dumbest.

4. The narrator states that Elmer, the minister's son, has always traditionally taken what role within the pageant?
(a) An angel.
(b) A shepherd.
(c) Joseph.
(d) A wise man.

5. Who is the oldest child in the Herdman family?
(a) Leroy.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Gladys.
(d) Ollie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The narrator describes the former pageant coordinator as doing everything at church except what activity?

3. Prior to Imogene's announcement about the note she has seen about Albert in the nurse's book, how does Albert think he will spend the following summer?

4. What is the name of the narrator's school?

5. How often are the children required to visit the health room to get weighed and measured?

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