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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What element does the narrator name as keeping people from getting into the library basement undetected?
(a) A locked door.
(b) A sign-in sheet.
(c) A noisy chain.
(d) The treacherous stairs.

2. What does the narrator say about the prediction that no would come to see the pageant?
(a) She says the person had been partially correct.
(b) She says that the person could not possibly believe their own luck.
(c) She says the person had been right.
(d) She says the person had been wrong.

3. The narrator proclaims that it does not seem right for Father to be on the same side as whom?
(a) The Herdmans.
(b) Reverend Hopkins.
(c) Mrs. Wendleken.
(d) Mother.

4. What does the sign in the Herdmans' yard say?
(a) Room for rent.
(b) Wet paint.
(c) Beware of the Cat.
(d) Keep off the grass.

5. Which character asks Mother if she thinks the church should call off the pageant?
(a) Ralph.
(b) Reverend Hopkins.
(c) Mrs. Wendleken.
(d) Father.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator states that Elmer, the minister's son, has always traditionally taken what role within the pageant?

2. As the injured former pageant coordinator emerges from her home, what is NOT a command she calls out?

3. What is NOT an act included on the pad of paper that lists the bad actions of the Herdman siblings during rehearsals?

4. What proclamation does Father make about Charlie's comment about his favorite part of Sunday School?

5. What does Imogene NOT threaten to do to Alice if Alice tries to play the part of Mary?

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