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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

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) Singing a song.
(c) Reading the Gospel aloud.
(d) Reciting Bible verses.

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

3. What proclamation does Father make about Charlie's comment about his favorite part of Sunday School?
(a) It is a heartwarming sentiment.
(b) It is a practical sentiment.
(c) Hearing it made him prouder of Charlie than he had ever been.
(d) It is not a very Christian sentiment.

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

5. If one wants to avoid attracting the wrath of Imogene, what action should he or she take when the teacher asks a question?
(a) Whisper the answer to Imogene.
(b) Raise one's hand.
(c) Shout out the correct answer.
(d) Remain quiet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator describe as swooping "back and forth and up and down till it made you sick at your stomach" (71)?

2. How do the narrator and her little brother Charlie feel about being in the Christmas pageant?

3. What song is being sung by only the boys in the choir as the Wise Men are marching up the aisle?

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?

5. What topic do the Herdman siblings research during their first visit to the library?

(see the answer key)

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