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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. Who is Hilary?
(a) Ned's cousin.
(b) Ned's across-the-street neighbor.
(c) Ned's uncle.
(d) Ned's grandfather.

2. Why is Ned particularly excited about traveling with Hilary?
(a) He can backpack in the mountains.
(b) He gets to do something that his sister does not.
(c) He gets to do something that his brother does not.
(d) Ned has never traveled before.

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

4. What news does Ned receive that lightens his mood?
(a) Mrs. Scallop is moving to California.
(b) He is expected to play basketball this year.
(c) Mr. Scully's promise to continue to feed the one-eyed cat.
(d) His mother is walking outside.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ned have trouble doing that his father told him to do?

2. Of what is Ned afraid if his dad learns of the rifle incident?

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

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

5. How old is Mr. Scully?

(see the answer key)

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