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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the oldest child in the Herdman family?
(a) Leroy.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Gladys.
(d) Ollie.

2. The Herdman family lives at the bottom of what type of topographical element?
(a) A hill.
(b) A river.
(c) A canyon.
(d) A mountain.

3. 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) Remain quiet.
(c) Shout out the correct answer.
(d) Whisper the answer to Imogene.

4. Who is the youngest child in the Herdman family?
(a) Leroy.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Ollie.
(d) Gladys.

5. What preparations does Claude make when he brings the cat to Show-and-Tell?
(a) He shaves the cat.
(b) He lets the cat go hungry for two days.
(c) He gives the cat a bath.
(d) He dyes the cat a vibrant shade of purple.

Short Answer Questions

1. The mailman states that he thinks that the Herdmans' cat is not a cat at all, but is actually what type of animal?

2. The narrator describes the Herdman siblings as being all alike in appearance, except for what two elements?

3. The Herdman family lives over what type of structure?

4. How often are the children required to visit the health room to get weighed and measured?

5. How many children are in the Herdman family?

(see the answer key)

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