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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters III and IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many siblings does Ned have?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 0.
(d) 5.

2. What does Mrs. Scallop say would happen if Ned does not blow out all his birthday candles?
(a) He wouldn't get his wish.
(b) His birthday next year will be late.
(c) A strange fate would befall him.
(d) His father would not return.

3. What does Mr. Scully give Ned for Ned's birthday?
(a) A comic book.
(b) A piece of soapstone carved with Chinese characters.
(c) A carving knife.
(d) A whistle.

4. Of what is Ned afraid if his dad learns of the rifle incident?
(a) That his dad will never give him the rifle.
(b) That his dad will tell his mother.
(c) That his father will be disappointed in him.
(d) That his dad will beat him.

5. From what book does Ned's teacher read in honor of Ned's birthday?
(a) Life on the Mississippi.
(b) The Call of the Wild.
(c) The Last of the Mohicans.
(d) The House of Seven Gables.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ned clear out of Mr. Scully's attic?

2. Where does Doris live?

3. What does Ned think of his present from Mrs. Scallop?

4. Why does Ned not like dining with members of the congregation?

5. What does Ned wish about visiting his mother?

(see the answer key)

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