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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does John's part begin in the song being played during orchestra practice?
(a) After the end of the second verse.
(b) At the beginning of the third verse.
(c) At the beginning of the second verse.
(d) After the end of the first verse.

2. What color is Susan's birthday party dress?
(a) Pink.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Blue.
(d) Green.

3. 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?
(a) Piccolo.
(b) Flute.
(c) Viola.
(d) Oboe.

4. What questions does Dr. Cranium ask John in Chapter 10?
(a) "Are you eating better now, John?"
(b) "Have we cut down on our candy?"
(c) "Are you eating less candy?"
(d) "What have you eaten today, John?"

5. In Chapter 8, after the phrase, "Where the nestlings chirp and flee," what instrument warbles?
(a) Flute.
(b) Cello.
(c) Violin.
(d) Clarinet.

6. What instrument does Susan play in the school orchestra?
(a) Clarinet.
(b) Cello.
(c) Flute.
(d) Violin.

7. In Chapter 10, what does John do when his father asks him a question and notices that John is covered in chocolate?
(a) Bursts into tears.
(b) Screams.
(c) Sighs.
(d) Collapses on the ground.

8. Where does John go at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) Home.
(b) His classroom.
(c) Playground.
(d) The art room.

9. In Chapter 10, where is Mr. Midas coming from?
(a) Grocery store.
(b) Work.
(c) Library.
(d) Station.

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

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

12. In Chapter 9, what does John say when his mother offers him a treat for getting home early?
(a) "I don't want any chocolate."
(b) "Chocolate is disgusting."
(c) "I hate it."
(d) "I don't ever want to eat chocolate again."

13. What does John do while he runs at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) Yells.
(b) Weeps.
(c) Screams.
(d) Throws a temper tantrum.

14. Where does John do his practicing for orchestra when he is at home?
(a) Bedroom.
(b) Basement.
(c) Garage.
(d) Porch.

15. In Chapter 8, when Mrs. Quaver's baton moves, what are the first two instruments to be heard?
(a) Piano.
(b) Cymbals and drums.
(c) Flute and oboe.
(d) Violin and cello.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does John go when his mother tries to put her arm around him and comfort him in Chapter 9?

2. At her birthday party in Chapter 9, what color ribbon does Susan wear?

3. In Chapter 8, what row do Susan and John sit in in Miss Plimsole's classroom?

4. In Chapter 7, what are students doing right before lunch?

5. What do John and his father see in Chapter 10 when they go to where the candy store was?

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