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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Jared do to block out the noise in the house?
(a) Put in ear plugs.
(b) Play his music loud.
(c) Shut his bedroom door.
(d) Cover his head with a pillow.

2. Why is Simon concerned about Mallory punching a hole in the wall?
(a) Their mother might see it.
(b) She might hurt the squirrel in the wall.
(c) It could make the wall fall down.
(d) It will produce a lot of dust.

3. What was sitting on top of the roof of the new home besides chimneys.
(a) Nothing.
(b) An old iron fence.
(c) A huge tree branch.
(d) A weather vane shaped like a dolphin.

4. What is odd about Mallory's hair?
(a) It is green.
(b) It is blue.
(c) It is extremely short and blue.
(d) It is tied in strands to the bedpost.

5. Why is there tension among Mallory, Jared and Simon?
(a) Because of what happened to Mallory.
(b) Because Jared tries to order Mallory and Simon around.
(c) There is not tension; they are best of friends.
(d) Because their father is supposed to be coming home soon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides an Olympic fencer, what does Jared think his sister Mallory might do when she grows up?

2. What startled Jared awake the first night?

3. About what is Simon talking at the table?

4. In what do Holly and Tony both have an interest?

5. Who turns on the light in the kitchen while Jared is waiting?

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