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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The Herdman family lives at the bottom of what type of topographical element?
(a) A canyon.
(b) A mountain.
(c) A river.
(d) A hill.

4. What information does Imogene collect about her classmates that she then uses to blackmail them to get things she wants?
(a) Their weights.
(b) Their heights.
(c) Their parents' annual income.
(d) Their deepest fears.

5. What object does Imogene manage to get from Wanda by blackmailing her?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A charm anklet.
(c) A ring.
(d) A charm bracelet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where other people have hydrangeas in their yards, the Herdmans have what?

2. In what type of container does Claude bring the Herdmans' cat to school?

3. The narrator states that all of the teachers at school claim that what element is "supposed to be a big secret" (9) in addition to one's weight?

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

5. Where other people have grass in their yards, the Herdmans have what?

(see the answer key)

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