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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: "Mistake" Pages 56-62.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What strange thing does Cece's father do when he is in a violent mood?
(a) Snarls like a dog.
(b) Takes his shoes and socks off.
(c) Hoots like a monkey.
(d) Throws the Bible on the floor.

2. What do the boys think Jutland is named after?
(a) The peninsular shape of the land.
(b) The town founder's birthplace.
(c) The ruins of a dam across the river.
(d) A famous WWI battle.

3. Why is Walley especially crowded on the day the boys are walking to the police station?
(a) One of the mills is hiring and people have come from all over looking for work.
(b) The country people are in town because it is Saturday.
(c) There is a county fair happening.
(d) It is Canada Day weekend.

4. What kind of business do the boys talk about setting up?
(a) Boat building.
(b) Muskrat trapping.
(c) Gold mining.
(d) Cattle ranching.

5. Why does it bother Cece when his mother gives him money?
(a) He thinks she does it out of shame.
(b) He is sure that she has stolen it from his father.
(c) He thinks that she does it to get rid of him for a while.
(d) He knows how hard it is for her to save any money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the house lit by candlelight when Rupert comes in one night?

2. Why does Jimmy's great-aunt Mary live with his family?

3. When do the boys plan to go to the police?

4. What does Enid like to do to relax after work?

5. What is revealed in the paragraph about Mrs. Quinn's wish to smash Mr. Willens's instruments?

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