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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Letter to Room 13".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which character is described as being not quite "as poor as Wanda perhaps" (17)?
(a) Mabel.
(b) Maddie.
(c) Peggy.
(d) Jack.

3. What body of water lies at the end of the street on which the girls had gathered around to admire Cecile's new clothing?
(a) A reservoir.
(b) A brook.
(c) A bay.
(d) A lake.

4. What do Peggy and Maddie see on the front porch of the Petronskis' former house when they reach Boggins Heights?
(a) A shovel.
(b) A cat.
(c) A wrapped gift.
(d) A Christmas tree.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term is NOT used to describe the milieu of the moment at which Peggy and Maddie set off toward Boggins Heights?

2. Some people in town claim that old man Svenson had once killed a man with what weapon?

3. 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)?

4. What hair length does Maddie notice that she shares with the girl in the drawing of the green dress?

5. On what day of the week do Peggy and Maddie notice that Wanda has not been in class for a few days?

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