1. Father jokes that he had attended the pageant the year discussed by the narrator only to see what?
(a) His own bathrobe in the pageant.
(b) Charlie as an angel.
(c) His bag of flour playing baby Jesus.
(d) Charlie as Joseph.

2. How many children are in the Herdman family?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Eight.
(d) Five.

3. The Herdman family lives over what type of structure?
(a) A metal workshop.
(b) A garage.
(c) A clothing store.
(d) A bar.

4. If one wants to avoid attracting the wrath of Imogene, what action should he or she take when the teacher asks a question?
(a) Raise one's hand.
(b) Whisper the answer to Imogene.
(c) Shout out the correct answer.
(d) Remain quiet.

5. The narrator states that all of the teachers at school claim that what element is "supposed to be a big secret" (9) in addition to one's weight?
(a) The contents of one's report card.
(b) One's social security number.
(c) The party with which one votes.
(d) One's shoe size.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator describes the traditional Christmas pageant prior to this year as "people shuffling around" (17) the stage wearing all but which of the following items?

2. What food does the narrator say the Sunday School kids get on Easter Sunday?

3. On what day of the week does Mother say the pageant rehearsals will be?

4. What object does Imogene manage to get from Wanda by blackmailing her?

5. Who does NOT volunteer to be a Wise Man in the pageant in the year described by the narrator?

(see the answer key)

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