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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 8, where does John run?
(a) His dad's work.
(b) Woods.
(c) Playground.
(d) Homeward.

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

3. What instrument does Susan play in the school orchestra?
(a) Violin.
(b) Flute.
(c) Cello.
(d) Clarinet.

4. What color shoes does Susan wear to her birthday party?
(a) Pink.
(b) White.
(c) Blue.
(d) Black.

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

6. For Susan's birthday party, where are games played?
(a) Backyard.
(b) Basement.
(c) Lawn.
(d) Front porch.

7. After what line does John's solo for orchestra begin?
(a) Where the blackbird sings the latest.
(b) That's the way for Billy and me.
(c) Why the boys should drive away.
(d) But this I know, I love to play.

8. What entertainment is there at Susan's birthday party?
(a) Magician and pony rides.
(b) Magician and a movie.
(c) Clown and pony rides.
(d) Clown and a movie.

9. At Susan's birthday party, where does John get chocolate on himself?
(a) White shirt and khaki pants.
(b) White shirt and khaki pants.
(c) T-shirt and jeans.
(d) White shirt and gray flannel shorts.

10. In Chapter 7, what types of meat does John take to eat for lunch?
(a) Chicken and ham.
(b) Beef and chicken.
(c) Pepperoni.
(d) Pork chops.

11. What does Mrs. Midas tell John he can have as a reward for coming home early from school in Chapter 9?
(a) Chocolate pudding.
(b) Chocolate milk.
(c) Bananas with chocolate.
(d) Piece of chocolate.

12. What questions does Dr. Cranium ask John in Chapter 10?
(a) "What have you eaten today, John?"
(b) "Have we cut down on our candy?"
(c) "Are you eating better now, John?"
(d) "Are you eating less candy?"

13. What does John do once he causes a chocolate mess at Susan's birthday party?
(a) Apologizes to Susan.
(b) Let's Mrs. Buttercup help him clean up.
(c) Runs after Susan.
(d) Goes home.

14. In Chapter 8, what row do Susan and John sit in in Miss Plimsole's classroom?
(a) First.
(b) Third.
(c) Second.
(d) Fourth.

15. In Chapter 8, when Mrs. Quaver's baton moves, what are the first two instruments to be heard?
(a) Violin and cello.
(b) Flute and oboe.
(c) Piano.
(d) Cymbals and drums.

Short Answer Questions

1. What song will the orchestra be practicing in Chapter 8?

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

3. In Chapter 10, where is John when he hears his father's voice?

4. What does Dr. Cranium want to call John's problem in Chapter 10?

5. In Chapter 8, what is a difficult word that John notices on a word list?

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