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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "A Bright Blue Day".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Reluctant.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Approving.
(d) Gleeful.

2. The children in town are said to take what action whenever they pass by "old man Svenson's yellow house" (8)?
(a) They hold their breath.
(b) They cross their fingers and toes.
(c) They throw rocks.
(d) They whistle.

3. On what day of the week do Peggy and Maddie notice that Wanda has not been in class for a few days?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Tuesday.

4. What expression was Wanda wearing as she slowly approached the group of girls gathered around Cecile?
(a) A fearful expression.
(b) A frown.
(c) A smile.
(d) A blank expression.

5. In what way is Wanda's rare smile described?
(a) Wry.
(b) Timid.
(c) Waning.
(d) Crooked.

Short Answer Questions

1. Peggy and Maddie are said to have been "greeted" (21) in what way as they approached the group of girls on Maple Street?

2. What color is the faded dress that Wanda wears to school every day?

3. Maddie recalls that after the events with Wanda on the "bright blue" (21) day, the weather had changed in what way?

4. What color had Cecile's new items of clothing been on the day when the hundred dresses game began?

5. What action does Jake take when Wanda tells him that he can go on ahead to school?

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