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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens when John starts to take the medicine in Chapter 10?
(a) When he touches the soon, the spoon and medicine turn to chcocolate.
(b) The medicine and spoon turn to chocolate when he puts the spoon between his lips.
(c) When he touches the spoon it turns to chocolate.
(d) The medicine turns to chocolate.

5. Who will play dunk for apples after John and Susan at the birthday party?
(a) Pete and Sally.
(b) Dinhy and Duncan.
(c) Bob and Emily.
(d) Vincent and Valerie.

6. What does Dr. Cranium want to call John's problem in Chapter 10?
(a) Cranium's Chocolate Disease.
(b) Cranium's Disease.
(c) Chocolatitis.
(d) The Chocolate Disease.

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

8. What is the song about in Chapter 8 that is being practiced for the orchestra?
(a) A boy who loves romping in the country.
(b) A boy who finds a haunted house.
(c) A girl who loves traveling.
(d) A girl who loves ballet.

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

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

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

12. In Chapter 7, how many pieces of pie does John remember eating at lunch once?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

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

14. 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 hate it."
(d) "I don't want any chocolate."

15. In Chapter 7 at lunch, what does John enviously watch a boy at a nearby table drink?
(a) Water.
(b) Milk.
(c) Apple juice.
(d) Orange juice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Midas tell John he can have as a reward for coming home early from school in Chapter 9?

2. How often has John practiced his part for the orchestra during the last two weeks?

3. Where does John leave his tray during lunch in Chapter 7?

4. In Chapter 10, where is John when he hears his father's voice?

5. 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?

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