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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Mrs. Weidenbach choose to go to Grandma Dowdel to solve this problem?
(a) She is Mary Alice's guardian.
(b) She has a large home.
(c) Grandma wants to be a member of the DAR.
(d) Grandma Dowdel is the best cook she knows.

2. After Maxine is gone, Grandma explains that she kept a _________ in the rafters of the attic in order to keep the birds away.
(a) Cat.
(b) Snake.
(c) Trap.
(d) Ferret.

3. As a last surprise prior to the program, Grandma presents Mary Alice with what?
(a) A toy crown.
(b) A new pair of earrings.
(c) A case of makeup.
(d) A halo she made from tin cans.

4. Final exams are coming up at school, and while a whiz at English and composition, Mary Alice struggled with __________.
(a) Math.
(b) Latin.
(c) French.
(d) History.

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

6. How is the crowd shocked?
(a) An actual baby is in the manger.
(b) Mary Alice is in one of her new dresses.
(c) Mildred is standing there with her baby.
(d) Carleen is not wearing anything.

7. In response, Grandma plays matchmaker and hosts a dinner with Arnold Green and who?
(a) Herself.
(b) Maxine.
(c) Mary Alice.
(d) The English teacher Miss Butler.

8. Carleen Lovejoy will play the leader of ______________, and she is intent on outshining all others.
(a) Chorus.
(b) The pack.
(c) The dancers.
(d) The heavenly angels.

9. What is "Newsy Notes?"
(a) An essay Mary Alice has written for school.
(b) A newspaper column containing bits of gossip or other town-related observations.
(c) A letter Mary Alice has written to the local paper.
(d) A column in the paper that gives private information about Mary Alice.

10. While Mary Alice thinks Christmas is not exactly Grandma's favorite holiday, Grandma surprises her how?
(a) By telling her it's her favorite holiday.
(b) By helping her get dressed for the program.
(c) By buying her a new wardrobe.
(d) By having her pick out a pair of new shoes to buy from the Sears catalogue.

11. Christmas time has arrived, and Miss Butler is having the kids make hot pads from what?
(a) Bottle caps.
(b) Nylon pantyhose.
(c) Old clothes.
(d) Shoe strings.

12. Why is the answer to number 113 a problem?
(a) Grandma does not allow guests in her home.
(b) Grandma and Mrs. Vottsmeier do not get along.
(c) Every DAR member looks forward to the famous cherry tarts, and it will be a terrible blow if tarts are not made.
(d) Mary Alice has never been in trouble before.

13. How does Mary Alice feel about meeting Royce?
(a) She is a little scared.
(b) She is very excited.
(c) She is terribly nervous.
(d) She is quite happy.

14. Valentine's Day is coming. Around this time, Mary Alice has been secretly doing what?
(a) Courting Augie.
(b) Writing a brief column in the local newspaper.
(c) Making presents for Grandma.
(d) Planning a trip to visit her family.

15. Mary Alice works up her nerve and writes an invitation to Royce. How does Royce respond?
(a) Sure.
(b) Yes.
(c) Ok.
(d) No.

Short Answer Questions

1. A terrified Arnold Green pads down the stairs. How does he explain this surprising event?

2. When do Mary Alice and Royce meet?

3. The meeting proceeds, and Mrs. Weidenbach takes an opportunity to brag about what?

4. Who invited the two ancient ladies to the DAR event?

5. Grandma also has a vial of ________ to attract the animals.

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