2. In Chapter 8, after the line, "Where the blackbird sings the latest," what instrument makes a peep sound?
(a) Piccolo.
(b) Flute.
(c) Oboe.
(d) Clarinet.

3. In Chapter 10, where does Mr. Midas suggest that he and John go?
(a) To the candy store.
(b) Home.
(c) To get take-out pizza.
(d) Back to Susan's.

4. At Susan's birthday party, how many apples are in a bucket?
(a) 10.
(b) 16.
(c) 14.
(d) 12.

5. How many kids are going to play dunk for apples at Susan's birthday party?
(a) 8.
(b) 12.
(c) 14.
(d) 10.

6. What song will the orchestra be practicing in Chapter 8?
(a) A Boy's Song.
(b) Kilmeny.
(c) The Skylark.
(d) Caledonia.

7. What happens to John's dishes and silverware at lunch in Chapter 7?
(a) The part that he touches turns to chocolate.
(b) They turn to chocolate.
(c) They break after John touches them.
(d) They fall apart after John touches them.

8. In Chapter 9, what does John think about Susan, even though he is longing for her to be friends again?
(a) Hateful.
(b) Mean.
(c) Obnoxious.
(d) Cruel.

9. At Susan's birthday party, where does John get chocolate on himself?
(a) White shirt and khaki pants.
(b) White shirt and khaki pants.
(c) White shirt and gray flannel shorts.
(d) T-shirt and jeans.

10. What color is the medicine that Dr. Cranium gives John in Chapter 10?
(a) Bluish-green.
(b) Brown.
(c) Red.
(d) Greenish-yellowish.

11. In Chapter 7 during lunch, what does John enviously watch a group of girls eating?
(a) Blueberries.
(b) Red cherries.
(c) Raspberries.
(d) Blackberries.

12. What does John do once he causes a chocolate mess at Susan's birthday party?
(a) Let's Mrs. Buttercup help him clean up.
(b) Goes home.
(c) Runs after Susan.
(d) Apologizes to Susan.

13. In Chapter 7, what are students doing right before lunch?
(a) Chalk art.
(b) Painting.
(c) Sculpting.
(d) Drawing.

14. In Chapter 9, who does John blame for his failures?
(a) His sister.
(b) The storekeeper at the candy shop.
(c) His parents.
(d) Miss Plimsole and Mrs. Quaver.

15. For what game at Susan's birthday party is John chosen to be the captain of the boys' team?
(a) Fox and Geese.
(b) Duck for apples.
(c) Blindman's bluff.
(d) Grandmother's footsteps.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8 when John arrives for orchestra practice, what type of instrument does the girl play to whom Mrs. Quaver is explaining a difficult passage?

2. In Chapter 9, what does John think about school, even though he had liked it until that morning?

3. What questions does Dr. Cranium ask John in Chapter 10?

4. In Chapter 10, what does Dr. Cranium give John?

5. In Chapter 9, when Mrs. Midas hears John's distress, what part of the house does she meet him in?

(see the answer keys)

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