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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10 The First Joke and Other Matters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Digory miss about his old home in the country?
(a) Fresh air and quiet
(b) Owning a pony
(c) A pet guinea pig
(d) Fruit trees in the garden

2. What does Uncle Andrew say that raises Digory's hopes and makes him very excited?
(a) I never dreamt of Magic like this.
(b) The boy's gone mad.
(c) The Land of Youth.
(d) A dem fine woman.

3. What color rings are the children wearing when they first jump into the new pool?
(a) They aren't wearing any rings.
(b) Green
(c) Polly is wearing a green ring, but Digory is wearing a yellow ring.
(d) Yellow

4. What does the Cabby tell Jadis to do?
(a) That she is a disgraceful hussy.
(b) To stop whipping his horse.
(c) Go home and have a cup of tea and a rest.
(d) To go home until she is sober again.

5. How is Digory able to read the writing on the pillar?
(a) The shape of the writing changes so he can read it.
(b) A voice from the pillar recites the verse.
(c) Magic enables him to understand it.
(d) It is written in English.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following flowers are not growing close to where they are standing?

2. From what did the lamp post grow?

3. How is a yellow ring attached to the guinea pig?

4. Which ring does Uncle Andrew try to steal from Digory?

5. Why do the animals chase Uncle Andrew?

(see the answer key)

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