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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the headmaster put to the back of his mind as being too big and important to deal with yet, after he has seen the contents of the envelope?
(a) The students.
(b) His wife.
(c) His boss.
(d) Mr. Slime.

2. To whom does the old man in Chapter 4 compare Mr. Slime?
(a) Moses.
(b) Mr. Creighton.
(c) God.
(d) The king.

3. When G.'s mother sings in the house, in what way do the neighbors respond?
(a) They boo her.
(b) They call the police.
(c) They whistle.
(d) They sing back.

4. Why does the mother groan in Chapter 1?
(a) She is in a lot of pain.
(b) She feels that the kitchen is in a mess.
(c) She has lost her money.
(d) She is hungry.

5. What device does the author use to let the reader know that the head teacher likes to drink ?
(a) Descriptive words.
(b) Dialogue.
(c) Point of view.
(d) Narration.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Miss Foster go to see the landlord?

2. How does the water inspector check the drinking water?

3. Miss Foster says the phrase "..pick up the weself" when telling Bob's mother and G.'s mother about the flood. What does "weself" mean?

4. What role does Bob play in order to get past his mother, G.'s mother and Miss Foster?

5. What does the old man say Mr. Slime is telling the people they should own?

(see the answer key)

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