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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. Which character's mother is hemming her daughter's dress in the illustration at the beginning of "The Contest"?
(a) Cecile.
(b) Wanda.
(c) Peggy.
(d) Maddie.

2. When the students in Room 13 see the many contest entries lining the walls of the classroom, they take what action before whistling or murmuring "admiringly" (40)?
(a) They shout.
(b) They groan.
(c) They stop.
(d) They gasp.

3. 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?
(a) A snowman.
(b) A piece of broken mirror.
(c) A bottle cap.
(d) A pair of roller skates.

4. What is the weather like on the day when the winners of the drawing contest are announced?
(a) It is foggy.
(b) It is drizzling.
(c) It is windy.
(d) It is sunny.

5. What color "toboggan cap" (23) does Wanda always wear?
(a) Gray.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Black.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective is used to describe old man Svenson's house?

2. Maddie believes that she will "never have the courage to" (34) take what action?

3. What action do Peggy and Maddie take just after their encounter with old man Svenson?

4. What expression was Wanda wearing as she slowly approached the group of girls gathered around Cecile?

5. What body of water lies at the end of the street on which the girls had gathered around to admire Cecile's new clothing?

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