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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator say about the Herdmans' attendance at the pageant rehearsals?
(a) They were always there, on time, and on task.
(b) They only missed one rehearsal.
(c) They were always there and on time, but never on task.
(d) They were always there, but always late.

2. What does Alice do with the information she has about the Herdman siblings' involvement with the fire department being called to the church?
(a) She tells her mother.
(b) She tells Ralph.
(c) She tells the narrator.
(d) She tells Reverend Hopkins.

3. The narrator describes the former pageant coordinator as doing everything at church except what activity?
(a) Giving communion.
(b) Reading palms.
(c) Genuflecting.
(d) Preaching.

4. What food does the narrator say the Sunday School kids get on Easter Sunday?
(a) Scrambled eggs.
(b) Scalloped potatoes.
(c) Marshmallows.
(d) Jelly beans.

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) Handing out programs.
(b) Decorating the trees lining the church lot.
(c) Directing traffic outside.
(d) Painting the church.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the annual Christmas pageant, children in intermediate grades have traditionally taken which roles?

2. Which of the Wise Men does Leroy play in the pageant?

3. Mrs. Armstrong announces that however the pageant turns out, she will accept the what?

4. Who beats up Charlie every day during Charlie's second grade year?

5. What does Imogene NOT threaten to do to Alice if Alice tries to play the part of Mary?

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