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

2. What is the name of the school nurse?
(a) Miss Cranston.
(b) Miss Kentucky.
(c) Miss Johnson.
(d) Miss Hemphill.

3. In the annual Christmas pageant, children classified as the biggest boys have traditionally taken which roles?
(a) Wise Men.
(b) Shepherds.
(c) Angels.
(d) Donkeys.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The narrator states that "the Herdmans started out mean, right from" (59) what?

3. What object does Imogene manage to get from Wanda by blackmailing her?

4. Which character asks Mother if she thinks the church should call off the pageant?

5. What is Alice's reply when Mother asks her the reason for her behavior during the choosing of parts?

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