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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Magpie asks Raymond's father what he wants, what does Raymond's father request?
(a) Food.
(b) Help.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A story.

2. In Chapter 3 of the book, who in the imaginary story worries they will never find friends?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Lisa.
(c) Raymond.
(d) The flower prince.

3. In Magpie's story in Chapter 3, there are how many dragons in the land?
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

4. Who finds Raymond and the others together in Chapter 3?
(a) Alexandra's mother.
(b) Alexandra's father.
(c) Magpie.
(d) Prince Kareem.

5. Once the new rule was imposed, what did Paley get rid of in her classroom?
(a) The "don't be mean" sign.
(b) The time-out box.
(c) The "play fair" sign.
(d) The time-out chair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surrounds the mountain as Raymond and his friends climb?

2. Who is sad about the baby dragon being gone away in the sky?

3. What do the dragons believe Raymond's father to be?

4. Back in the imaginary story, who reveals running away from home?

5. In Chapter 3, Raymond wants to pretend he is a what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened with loop holes regarding the new play rule according to Paley in Chapter 4?

2. In Magpie's story, inspired by Raymond, why is the father sad?

3. What did the fifth graders in Chapter 4 tell Paley about the new play rule?

4. How did Paley respond to her students/ concerns in Chapter 3?

5. How do blueberry bushes help rescue Raymond and his father from the cage?

6. What story does Magpie tell at the Corporal's prompting?

7. Why are the dragons confused when the awaken?

8. What happens in Chapter 3, after Magpie tells Raymond he is Raymond's friend?

9. What story, inspired by Raymond, does Magpie tell in Chapter 3?

10. What story does Raymond's father tell?

(see the answer keys)

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