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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What color shoes does Susan wear to her birthday party?
(a) Pink.
(b) Blue.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

3. What do John and his father see in Chapter 10 when they go to where the candy store was?
(a) An empty building with broken windows.
(b) A craft store.
(c) Empty lot with a For Sale sign.
(d) An auto supply store.

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

5. At the end of Chapter 8, where does John run?
(a) His dad's work.
(b) Playground.
(c) Homeward.
(d) Woods.

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

7. What color is John's trumpet case?
(a) Black.
(b) Green.
(c) Brown.
(d) Dark blue.

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

9. How often has John had a solo in the orchestra?
(a) Five times.
(b) Just this time.
(c) Twice.
(d) Three times.

10. What does Mrs. Midas tell John he can have as a reward for coming home early from school in Chapter 9?
(a) Bananas with chocolate.
(b) Chocolate milk.
(c) Piece of chocolate.
(d) Chocolate pudding.

11. What does John ask his father when Dr. Cranium gives him a spoonful of medicine in Chapter 10?
(a) "It looks nasty."
(b) "It smells horrible."
(c) "I can't. It will turn into chocolate."
(d) "Must I? I know it'll turn into chocolate."

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

13. Where does John leave his tray during lunch in Chapter 7?
(a) On the table.
(b) Throws it away.
(c) Carries it to the dish washing station.
(d) On the floor.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what type of fruit is in the dish that John takes for lunch?

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

3. In Chapter 8, what clogs up as John tries to play his trumpet?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 8, what class does John have?

5. At Susan's birthday party, where does John get chocolate on himself?

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