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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. What is Alice's reply when Mother asks her the reason for her behavior during the choosing of parts?
(a) She says that Gladys had threatened her with violence.
(b) She says that her mother had wanted her to make a change.
(c) She says that she has stage fright.
(d) She says that she does not know.

2. At what time of day does Mrs. Armstrong always call the narrator's mother to discuss the pageant?
(a) At the crack of dawn.
(b) At noon.
(c) During supper.
(d) Late at night.

3. How often are the children required to visit the health room to get weighed and measured?
(a) Once a month.
(b) Once a season.
(c) Once a year.
(d) Twice a year.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Imogene tells Albert that she has seen the nurse's note about him, how does she say he will be spending the following summer?

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

3. What reason does Mother finally give Mrs. Armstrong so that she can get off the phone and cook the pork chops?

4. The Herdman family lives at the bottom of what type of topographical element?

5. What task does Mother say she could do "with one hand tied behind" (16) her back?

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