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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, when John goes through the lunch line, what type of pie does a boy hope will be available?
(a) Chocolate cake.
(b) Chocolate cream pie.
(c) Chocolate brownies.
(d) Lemon meringue pie.

2. In Chapter 9, when Mrs. Midas hears John's distress, what part of the house does she meet him in?
(a) Kitchen.
(b) Hall.
(c) Living room.
(d) Dining room.

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

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

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

6. What does Mr. Midas say when he sees John at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) "Hello, hello!"
(b) "Hi, John!"
(c) "Hey John, I'll walk with you."
(d) "John!"

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

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

9. In Chapter 10, what does Dr. Cranium give John?
(a) Dr. Cranium's Elixir.
(b) Smoothie;
(c) Vitamins.
(d) Green drink.

10. 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) Oboe.
(b) Flute.
(c) Viola.
(d) Piccolo.

11. In Chapter 8, what sticks as John tries to play his trumpet?
(a) Turning slide.
(b) Valves.
(c) Leadpipe.
(d) Water key.

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

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

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does John go at the end of Chapter 7?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 8, what does Miss Plimsole distribute for her pupils to take home?

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

5. What does John do once he causes a chocolate mess at Susan's birthday party?

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