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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters I and II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ned imagine as he is outside at night?
(a) A bear.
(b) A mountain lion.
(c) A tiger.
(d) A shadowy figure.

2. What magazine does Ned love?
(a) Scientific American.
(b) Mad Magazine.
(c) National Georgraphic.
(d) Life.

3. For how long has Ned's mother been ill?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 3 years.
(c) Most of her life.
(d) 6 years.

4. How does Ned perceive his family life before his mother is ill?
(a) As calm.
(b) As solemn.
(c) As boring.
(d) As happy.

5. What did Ned feel on the day of the visit with his father years ago that he felt when he went out in the night?
(a) That he was older than his father realized.
(b) That he was never going to understand his father.
(c) That he was being watched.
(d) That life was far beyond his comprehension.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ned go after the household is in bed?

2. Where does Ned travel that night?

3. In what area of the country does Ned and his family live?

4. How many siblings does Ned have?

5. What does Ned imagine as he is walking back to the house at night?

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