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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nyle try to entice Ezra out of his room?
(a) With the promise of watching a meteor shower.
(b) With the promise of a hay ride.
(c) By offering him a ride on her horse.
(d) By offering to let him watch an ewe have her lamb.

2. Why does Nyle move off the Powers' property?
(a) Because Tyrus is loose.
(b) Because Ripley confronts her.
(c) To go over to Muncie's house.
(d) Because the sheep is not there.

3. What does the principal announce on the day it rains?
(a) That the rain will contaminate the groundwater.
(b) That the air is still radioactive and not to remove their masks.
(c) That the rain will wash away any contamination.
(d) That the leak is contained and the air is good.

4. Where does Gran want Nyle to accompany her?
(a) To Manchester to shop.
(b) To Cookshire.
(c) To Boston.
(d) To the school.

5. What does Ezra describe so well?
(a) The way the English teacher read a silly poem.
(b) The kids he met at school so that Nyle can tell him their names.
(c) The reaction of the boys when Nyle went out on the tennis court.
(d) How he had to respond to one bully.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Perry want Nyle to do?

2. What does she do after sitting down?

3. Why does Nyle learn to cook?

4. What is Gran's response to Nyle's question?

5. What would Nyla have to do if the wind shifts?

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