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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Poe NOT say about the note left by Josephine?
(a) It is her last will and testament
(b) It should be taken to a lawyer
(c) It is legal
(d) It is shocking

2. What does Violet offer to do to make Josephine feel better about the Telephone?
(a) Throw it out the window
(b) Built one out of rubber
(c) Put in another ground wire
(d) Show her how it works

3. Why does Josephine not meet the children on the dock?
(a) She had an appointment in town
(b) She is frightened of it
(c) She didn't have a ride
(d) She is ill

4. What does Mr. Poe say he hopes isn't getting the best of the children?
(a) Their hopes and wishes
(b) Their communistic ways
(c) Their love for Aunt Josephine
(d) Their imaginations

5. What is Josephine afraid the telephone holds a threat off?
(a) Electricution
(b) Finger cramping
(c) Stranglation
(d) Brain cancer

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aunt Josephine say the radiator might do?

2. What does Aunt Josephine say that Captain Sham is while they eat dinner in the beginning of Chapter 4?

3. What do the children have for dinner with Aunt Josephine in the beginning of Chapter 3 when the children are trying to keep things in perspective?

4. What does Klaus wish Mr. Poe had brought him rather than peppermints?

5. What does Aunt Josephine say that Klaus is being?

(see the answer key)

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