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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time is Mrs. Buttercup going to pick up John for Susan's birthday party?
(a) 4 p.m.
(b) 5 p.m.
(c) 6 p.m.
(d) 5:30 p.m.

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

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

4. In Chapter 8, how is Mrs. Quaver's reaction described when John tries to play his trumpet?
(a) Her eyebrows go up and she gives a deep sigh.
(b) His eyes almost pop out of her head.
(c) She purses her lips and takes a deep breath.
(d) She gaps and places her hand over her mouth.

5. In Chapter 10, after listening to John's story, what does Mr. Midas ask John?
(a) "Why are you making up a story like this?"
(b) "You're sure you didn't imagine some of this?"
(c) "Is that a true story?"
(d) "Are you feeling well?"

6. What type of song does Mrs. Quaver say that the song is that they are practicing for orchestra?
(a) Eerie.
(b) Sad.
(c) Energetic.
(d) Happy.

7. Where does John go when his mother tries to put her arm around him and comfort him in Chapter 9?
(a) To the basement.
(b) On the porch.
(c) Out to the backyard.
(d) Up the stairs.

8. What entertainment is there at Susan's birthday party?
(a) Clown and a movie.
(b) Magician and pony rides.
(c) Clown and pony rides.
(d) Magician and a movie.

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

10. In Chapter 8, what is a difficult word that John notices on a word list?
(a) Abhor.
(b) Avarice.
(c) Enfranchise.
(d) Placid.

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

12. What questions does Mr. Midas ask John when he sees him in Chapter 10?
(a) "You left the party rather early, didn't you?"
(b) "Why aren't you at the party?"
(c) "Didn't you go to Susan's birthday party?"
(d) "Why did you leave the party early?"

13. At her birthday party in Chapter 9, what color ribbon does Susan wear?
(a) Rose.
(b) Blue.
(c) Pink.
(d) Yellow.

14. In Chapter 7, what do the windows in the cafeteria overlook?
(a) Soccer field and tennis courts.
(b) Football stadium.
(c) Baseball field.
(d) Playground and playing fields.

15. In Chapter 7, what type of fruit is in the dish that John takes for lunch?
(a) Cherries and blueberries.
(b) Oranges, grapefruit, banana, and grapes.
(c) Raspberries and pears.
(d) Bananas and oranges.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, where is Mr. Midas coming from?

2. Who will play dunk for apples after John and Susan at the birthday party?

3. What color is John's trumpet case?

4. What happens when John tries to grab an apple in a bucket at Susan's birthday party?

5. What color shoes does Susan wear to her birthday party?

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