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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Away in a Manger.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By this time, Mary Alice has made a friend, _______________, and is on better terms with several girls.
(a) Ina-Rae Gage.
(b) Mildred Burdick.
(c) Carleen Lovejoy.
(d) Jamie Dowdel.

2. Why does Grandma believe Mary Alice will not get beat up?
(a) Without a horse or shoes, Mildred will not attend school.
(b) Mildred is too afraid of Grandma.
(c) Mildred will be too embarrassed to go to school the next day.
(d) Mildred has been put in her place.

3. The horse likely did what?
(a) Ran away.
(b) Ran back to Mildred's home.
(c) Stayed in the yard to eat grass.
(d) Trotted back to its rightful owner.

4. What is Augie Fluke intent on proving to Mary Alice?
(a) He is smart.
(b) He is a good shot.
(c) He is handsome.
(d) He can dance.

5. How does Grandma react to Mary Alice's arrival?
(a) She gives her a huge hug.
(b) She offers no hug or greeting and moans about having to take in her granddaughter.
(c) She begins to cry and tells her how much she has missed her.
(d) She completely ignores her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grandma makes sure to do what with this boy's desert?

2. How does Grandma know that the horse was not even Mildred's?

3. Who is one of the last to be served?

4. How does Grandma know the child is a Burdick?

5. Mad, Grandma affixes a spare tire to the front of the farmer's tractor in the barn, and does what?

(see the answer key)

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