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

2. What did the old man do when the mother gave him the money?
(a) Raised his hat and bowed.
(b) Shook her hand.
(c) Handed her the umbrella.
(d) Bowed.

3. Why did the narrator's mother want to get a taxi?
(a) She had twisted her ankle.
(b) It was snowing.
(c) She was tired.
(d) It was raining.

4. How did the mother respond when the daughter asked what the man might be up to?
(a) Abruptly.
(b) Barked.
(c) Grumbled.
(d) Snapped.

5. What did the narrator have at a cafe?
(a) Banana split.
(b) Hot fudge sundae.
(c) Chocolate shake.
(d) Ice cream cone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the mother tell her daughter would happen if she was evaluating a person and did not rush?

2. At what speed did the man move after leaving the mother and daughter?

3. What did the old man say that he forgot?

4. How many times a day could the old man walk to town?

5. How much did the man say that the umbrella cost him?

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