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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what does John think about school, even though he had liked it until that morning?
(a) It is awful.
(b) It is repulsive.
(c) It is horrible.
(d) It is disgusting.

2. What type of song does Mrs. Quaver say that the song is that they are practicing for orchestra?
(a) Eerie.
(b) Happy.
(c) Energetic.
(d) Sad.

3. In Chapter 8, after the phrase, "Where the nestlings chirp and flee," what instrument warbles?
(a) Clarinet.
(b) Flute.
(c) Cello.
(d) Violin.

4. In Chapter 10, where does Mr. Midas suggest that he and John go?
(a) To the candy store.
(b) Back to Susan's.
(c) To get take-out pizza.
(d) Home.

5. In Chapter 10, where is John when he hears his father's voice?
(a) Front yard of his house.
(b) Front steps of his house.
(c) Halfway home.
(d) 2 blocks from home.

6. What does John ask his father when Dr. Cranium gives him a spoonful of medicine in Chapter 10?
(a) "It smells horrible."
(b) "It looks nasty."
(c) "I can't. It will turn into chocolate."
(d) "Must I? I know it'll turn into chocolate."

7. What happens when John starts to take the medicine in Chapter 10?
(a) When he touches the soon, the spoon and medicine turn to chcocolate.
(b) When he touches the spoon it turns to chocolate.
(c) The medicine and spoon turn to chocolate when he puts the spoon between his lips.
(d) The medicine turns to chocolate.

8. In Chapter 8, after the line, "Where the blackbird sings the latest," what instrument makes a peep sound?
(a) Oboe.
(b) Flute.
(c) Clarinet.
(d) Piccolo.

9. In Chapter 7, who is to lead the students to lunch?
(a) Timothy and Robin.
(b) Susan and John.
(c) Rachel and Bob.
(d) Betty and Ellen.

10. What happens when John tries to grab an apple in a bucket at Susan's birthday party?
(a) The water turns to chocolate syrup.
(b) The apple turns to chocolate.
(c) The water turns to solid chocolate.
(d) The apple melts into syrupy chocolate.

11. In Chapter 9, who does John blame for his failures?
(a) His sister.
(b) Miss Plimsole and Mrs. Quaver.
(c) His parents.
(d) The storekeeper at the candy shop.

12. In Chapter 8, how is Mrs. Quaver's reaction described when John tries to play his trumpet?
(a) His eyes almost pop out of her head.
(b) She purses her lips and takes a deep breath.
(c) Her eyebrows go up and she gives a deep sigh.
(d) She gaps and places her hand over her mouth.

13. In Chapter 7, how many pieces of pie does John remember eating at lunch once?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

14. In Chapter 8, what sticks as John tries to play his trumpet?
(a) Water key.
(b) Valves.
(c) Turning slide.
(d) Leadpipe.

15. What color is the lining of John's instrument case?
(a) Azure.
(b) Cream.
(c) Green.
(d) Scarlet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John do once he causes a chocolate mess at Susan's birthday party?

2. In Chapter 8, what row do Susan and John sit in in Miss Plimsole's classroom?

3. Where does John do his practicing for orchestra when he is at home?

4. Where does John go at the end of Chapter 7?

5. What color is the medicine that Dr. Cranium gives John in Chapter 10?

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