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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 118-120.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the old man say that he forgot?
(a) Jacket.
(b) Coat.
(c) Money.
(d) Wallet.

2. What did the narrator say that her mother was suspicious of?
(a) Strange men and women.
(b) Strange men and boiled eggs.
(c) Strange men and free desserts.
(d) Strange men and free gifts.

3. How often did the old man walk to town?
(a) Every other day.
(b) Twice a week.
(c) Every day.
(d) Once a week.

4. What was the girl telling her mother with a look as her mother reached for the clasp of her purse?
(a) He is a thief.
(b) He is trying to trick you.
(c) Do not take advantage of the old man.
(d) Give him more money.

5. How did the narrator describe a man that came up to her and her mother?
(a) Fat.
(b) Small.
(c) Thin.
(d) Tall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the narrator and her mother stand trying to get a taxi?

2. What did the mother do as she considered the man's request to trade the umbrella for money?

3. Who did the narrator say could not stand the frosty-nosed stare of her mother's?

4. What type of look did the mother give her daughter when the man said he would not take extra money?

5. What did the mother offer the man since it was such an expensive umbrella?

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