1. How often does the ringleader of the bullies look for and torment Wanda once the hundred dresses game begins?
(a) Once a month.
(b) Every day.
(c) Twice a week.
(d) Once a week.

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

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

4. How does Wanda get Peggy's attention before whispering something to her?
(a) She tugs on Peggy's purse.
(b) She touches Peggy's arm.
(c) She waves her hand in front of Peggy's face.
(d) She tugs on Peggy's sleeve.

5. Maddie thinks to herself that which character "could not possibly do anything that was really wrong" (38)?
(a) Peggy's mother.
(b) Miss Mason.
(c) Peggy.
(d) Cecile.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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)?

2. Peggy consoles herself with the thought that she had never used what term to refer to Wanda?

3. On what kind of assignment is Maddie working at the start of the chapter entitled "The Contest"?

4. What color "toboggan cap" (23) does Wanda always wear?

5. What does Maddie ultimately decide about Peggy's statement regarding who deserves the credit for Wanda's win?

(see the answer key)

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