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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 was NOT one of the items of Cecile's clothing admired by the girls surrounding her on the day when the hundred dresses game was invented?
(a) A scarf.
(b) A pair of socks.
(c) A dress.
(d) A cap.

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

3. Initially, what fear inspires Maddie to become apprehensive about the dresses game?
(a) The fear that she will be targeted herself.
(b) The fear of her parents finding out.
(c) The fear of Wanda turning violent.
(d) The fear of getting detention.

4. From what material was the "curbstone" (21) Maddie sat upon made?
(a) Cement.
(b) Iron.
(c) Marble.
(d) Granite.

5. The hundred dresses game had begun on the day when Cecile wore a new article of what type of clothing to school?
(a) Shoes.
(b) A dress.
(c) A scarf.
(d) A jacket.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion does Maddie feel when the school gong rings its first warning bell?

2. From what country had Wanda's family originally hailed?

3. The structure against which Wanda usually leans as she waits for the bell to ring is covered with what?

4. The sun shining on the body of water at the end of Maple Street had turned the water from blue to what color?

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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