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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Uncle John been away mining?
(a) Gold.
(b) Rubies.
(c) Opals.
(d) Diamonds.

2. How does Julia introduce Dench to the new hire, Ralph?
(a) As "Pastor Robertson."
(b) As "Dan Taylor."
(c) As "My father."
(d) As "Dench the Groom."

3. After Julia is given permission to take riding lessons, what happens to the horse?
(a) It falls ill with a disease.
(b) Richard takes it to town and sells it.
(c) It's legs are slashed.
(d) It goes missing in the night.

4. What is Ralph Megson's job?
(a) He is the new gardner.
(b) He is the new tutor.
(c) He is the new stable manager.
(d) He is the overseer of the entire estate.

5. What part of his body is Ralph Megson missing?
(a) His eyes.
(b) His fingers.
(c) His arms.
(d) His legs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Richard's stable boy?

2. What impediment affects Matthew Merry?

3. What musical instrument does Julia play so that she can accompany Richard's singing?

4. What is Ralph Megson famous for doing in the village?

5. As children, what did Julia and Robert promise to do?

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