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

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

3. In the pageant incarnation described at the center of the narrative, who plays the role of Mary?
(a) Imogene.
(b) Gladys.
(c) The narrator.
(d) Alice.

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

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 proclamation does Father make about Charlie's comment about his favorite part of Sunday School?

2. The narrator states that Elmer, the minister's son, has always traditionally taken what role within the pageant?

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

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

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

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