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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Up on Boggins Heights".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What shape is the room into which Peggy and Maddie step when they briefly enter the Petronskis' home?
(a) Round.
(b) Octagonal.
(c) Oblong.
(d) Square.

2. What term is NOT used to describe the milieu of the moment at which Peggy and Maddie set off toward Boggins Heights?
(a) Drizzly.
(b) Dismal.
(c) Damp.
(d) Dark.

3. For what reason do Peggy and Maddie abandon their idea of knocking on old man Svenson's door?
(a) They discover that they are late for dinner.
(b) They find out that he is not at home.
(c) They are afraid of his barking dog.
(d) They cannot summon the courage.

4. What element of her life does Maddie decide that she would risk in order to keep her promise to herself?
(a) Her friendship with Peggy.
(b) Her record of perfect attendance.
(c) Her self-respect.
(d) Her gold star.

5. The sun shining on the body of water at the end of Maple Street had turned the water from blue to what color?
(a) Silver.
(b) White.
(c) Vermilion.
(d) Violet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which members of the class in Room 13 are tasked with submitting designs for motorboats?

2. The contest at the center of the narrative is said to be "a drawing and" what "contest" (38)?

3. What kind of laughter is Peggy said to elicit from the rest of the girls in her group when she plays the hundred dresses game?

4. With what object had Maddie been playing when Wanda came walking along with her brother Jake as the rest of the girls were admiring Cecile's new clothing?

5. The sight of Wanda's former house reminds which character of Wanda's one blue dress?

(see the answer key)

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