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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VII and VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator say about Mr. Scully's bed?
(a) He only uses one sheet.
(b) His bed is four feet high.
(c) He sleeps on the floor.
(d) He never uses sheets.

2. Why is James Willis upset with Hilary?
(a) James is not upset with Hilary.
(b) James thinks Hilary makes James look bad.
(c) James wishes Hilary would not waste money.
(d) James thinks Ned's birthday gift is not appropriate.

3. How are Mama's treatments working?
(a) Not at all.
(b) Well.
(c) It's too early to tell.
(d) Not too well.

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

5. What does Ned refrain from saying to his mother?
(a) Anything about taking the rifle out late at night.
(b) That his uncle doesn't act like he likes Ned.
(c) That the girl is mean to Ned.
(d) That he wishes she wouldn't say anything about his voice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ned like to visit regularly?

2. What type of arthritis does Mama have?

3. Where is Ned spending a great deal of time after he recovers?

4. What is on Ned's mind constantly?

5. What does Ned notice leading up to the shed?

(see the answer key)

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