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

2. About whom is Ned often confused?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) Mrs. Scallop.
(d) His best friend.

3. How old is Mr. Scully?
(a) About 80.
(b) About 55.
(c) About 95.
(d) About 70.

4. Why does Ned feel sad for Mr. Scully?
(a) Because he can't breathe well.
(b) Because he and his daughter are not close.
(c) Because he sometimes can't remember where he is.
(d) Because he sometimes calls Ned by his dead son's name.

5. Of what does Ned feel a little jealous?
(a) His mother's close relationship with his older sister.
(b) His mother's close relationship with the neighbor's little girl.
(c) His mother's close relationship with Hilary.
(d) His father's close relationship with Hilary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mama mention that embarrasses Ned?

2. What causes Ned both great anxiety and excitement?

3. What do Ned and Mr. Scully watch in the yard through the window?

4. What does Mr. Scully never use?

5. What does Ned think about Mr. Scully?

(see the answer key)

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