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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Cosimo believe olive trees are great for climbing?
(a) they smell nice
(b) they have small leaves
(c) their branches are close together
(d) they have good traction

2. What does the Count say he's going to do with Cosimo's story?
(a) get a judge to rule against him
(b) give it to the newspapers
(c) get the army out to pull him down
(d) tell his story at court

3. What kind of dog does Cosimo befriend?
(a) a Komodor
(b) a retriever
(c) a dachshund
(d) a poodle

4. How do the boys who steal fruit react to Cosimo at first?
(a) toss him out of the trees
(b) think he's wonderful
(c) they're indifferent
(d) set a trap for him

5. What does Biagio do when he goes to bed that night?
(a) leaves a candle burning for his brother
(b) prays that Cosimo will come hom
(c) sneaks out after everyone's asleep
(d) cries himself to sleep

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cosimo do on Sundays with his family?

2. Who does Viola blame for being shut up in her bedroom?

3. Why do the men from town ask Cosimo to come down?

4. What is Cosimo's reply about running with the boy gang?

5. What do Cosimo and his dog wait patiently for?

(see the answer key)

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