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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. 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?
(a) One's social security number.
(b) The party with which one votes.
(c) The contents of one's report card.
(d) One's shoe size.

2. On what adjective do Mother and Father agree when describing Mary having to give birth to Jesus in a stable?
(a) Awe-inspiring.
(b) Sad.
(c) Humble.
(d) Disgraceful.

3. To what day does the narrator look forward in order to get a break from the Herdmans?
(a) Saturdays.
(b) Fridays.
(c) Sundays.
(d) Mondays.

4. To whom did the burned building belong before the Herdmans burned it down?
(a) Mr. Shoemaker.
(b) Mr. Herdman.
(c) The high school.
(d) Mrs. Shears.

5. What does Mother tell Charlie when he says he does not want to be a shepherd and will become sick if she forces him?
(a) She tells Charlie to mind his own business.
(b) She tells Charlie he will not get sick.
(c) She tells Charlie to adjust his attitude.
(d) She tells Charlie not to be dramatic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Charlie's friend Hobie say he cannot be a shepherd?

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

3. What is NOT listed among the activities performed by the Sunday School children when they attend church services?

4. In the annual Christmas pageant, children classified as the biggest boys have traditionally taken which roles?

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

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