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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Mr. Grouch's least agreeable characteristics?
(a) He is a slow mover
(b) He is fat and hungry
(c) He is selfish and lazy
(d) He sleeps all day

2. Where are Jerome's stonecutting tools?
(a) Buried nearby
(b) In a knot in the redwood tree
(c) Behind the last stone in the fireplace
(d) In a cupboard

3. What tasty dessert did Jerome make for Emma Lou?
(a) Shortcake
(b) Muffins
(c) Fresh bread
(d) Berry scones

4. Who is Mr. Grouch?
(a) A spotted skunk
(b) A big rat in the wall
(c) The male raccoon who lives in the redwood tree
(d) A neighbor at the foot of the mountain

5. What drew Cilly to the ramshackle house in the grove?
(a) Wooden floors
(b) The ambience
(c) Big windows
(d) The smell of wildlife

Short Answer Questions

1. What is keeping Jerome awake at night?

2. How does Jerome feel about carving a headstone for Charmine?

3. Why does Jerome take his tools out of the wall?

4. Now that Mrs. Grouch is gone, who will have to care for the children?

5. What is Emma's weapon of choice?

(see the answer key)

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