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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 229.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who told the narrator to write descriptions?
(a) Father.
(b) Mrs. Alexander.
(c) Siobhan.
(d) Mother.

2. What sound does the narrator compare the train's arrival in Chapter 227 to?
(a) A tornado.
(b) A bird chirping loudly.
(c) A screaming tea kettle.
(d) A sword fight.

3. Where does the narrator's father take him for an outing in Chapter 137?
(a) The movies.
(b) The park.
(c) The zoo.
(d) For a drive.

4. What colors does the narrator say he does not like?
(a) Red and green.
(b) Red and yellow.
(c) Brown and yellow.
(d) Brown and green.

5. How does the narrator close out Chapter 167?
(a) He falls asleep.
(b) He wakes his father up to talk about the dog's death.
(c) He tells Mrs. Shears about the dog's death.
(d) He wonders what he is going to do next.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the narrator ask to watch Toby while he goes to visit his mother?

2. What does the word orangutan mean?

3. In reflection, what does the narrator recall about his mother's temper?

4. What is the name of the man who works for Father and greets the narrator at the start of Chapter 103?

5. What is not one of the things that the narrator says he can stay home and do if he doesn't want to go anywhere?

(see the answer key)

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