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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 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 adjust his attitude.
(b) She tells Charlie not to be dramatic.
(c) She tells Charlie he will not get sick.
(d) She tells Charlie to mind his own business.

2. After completing research at the library, in what way do the Herdmans want to rewrite the pageant?
(a) They want to hang streamers for Jesus's birthday.
(b) They want the Wise Men to wear crowns.
(c) They want to hang Herod at the end.
(d) They want to plan a trip to Bethlehem.

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

4. In the annual Christmas pageant, children in intermediate grades have traditionally taken which roles?
(a) Shepherds.
(b) Angels.
(c) Donkeys.
(d) Wise Men.

5. What is Mrs. Armstrong's first name?
(a) Deborah.
(b) Helen.
(c) Jennifer.
(d) Rachel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tactic does the narrator name as the best way to avoid contact with Imogene?

2. Whom does the narrator name as the character who always plays the role of Mary?

3. What does the narrator mean when she says Mother told her "not to be so fresh" (26)?

4. The narrator describes the former pageant coordinator as doing everything at church except what activity?

5. What evidence is there for the conclusion that Mother had been a good choice to run a pageant full of Herdmans?

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