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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Inquiry, Is It Fair? Will It Work?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Magpie tells a story about a lonely princess who wished for what to come and help her?
(a) A bird.
(b) A fairy Godmother.
(c) A magician.
(d) A witch.

2. What common practice among small children did the author hope to stop with her experiment?
(a) Habits.
(b) Acceptance.
(c) Attitudes.
(d) Rejection.

3. Under a ___ tree Magpie watches two people argue about him after his birth.
(a) Fir.
(b) Oak.
(c) Pine.
(d) Maple.

4. What color is Raymond's hair?
(a) Red.
(b) White.
(c) Black.
(d) Brown.

5. Paley told her class a story to help them ___ the new rule.
(a) Like.
(b) Understand.
(c) Use.
(d) Accept.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Paley's mind, the Magpie helped her by flying around the castle how many times?

2. Who reinforced the loneliness of outcast students, according to Paley in Chapter 1?

3. Prince Kareem is writing a book about what?

4. The tiny people suggested that what live in the unsafe mountain?

5. Who raises Magpie?

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