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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 tiger.
(b) A mountain lion.
(c) A shadowy figure.
(d) A bear.

2. What does Hilary give Ned for his birthday?
(a) A practice sword.
(b) A Daisy air rifle.
(c) A model airplane.
(d) A model car.

3. What does Ned believe about his mother and Hilary?
(a) They can read minds.
(b) They are both pranksters.
(c) They have a special understanding.
(d) They have nothing in common.

4. Where does Ned go after the household is in bed?
(a) To the basement.
(b) To retrieve his present.
(c) Outside to catch frogs.
(d) Outside to try to catch a raccoon.

5. In what country does Hilary buy a butterfly enclosed in glass?
(a) Japan.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Canada.
(d) Italy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say about the Brewster's lifestyle?

2. Where does Ned realize his father is taking his present?

3. Where does Ned walk by where his mother used to keep her horse?

4. Why does Ned feel safe?

5. When does James say Ned can have his present?

(see the answer key)

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