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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Her eyebrows go up and she gives a deep sigh.
(c) She purses her lips and takes a deep breath.
(d) She gaps and places her hand over her mouth.

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

3. What do John and his father see in Chapter 10 when they go to where the candy store was?
(a) Empty lot with a For Sale sign.
(b) An auto supply store.
(c) An empty building with broken windows.
(d) A craft store.

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

5. In Chapter 8 when John arrives for orchestra practice, what type of instrument does the girl play to whom Mrs. Quaver is explaining a difficult passage?
(a) Viola.
(b) Oboe.
(c) Flute.
(d) Piccolo.

6. After going to the place where the candy store was in Chapter 10, where does Mr. Midas take John?
(a) Home.
(b) Grocery store.
(c) Susan's.
(d) Dr. Cranium.

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

8. Where does John go when his mother tries to put her arm around him and comfort him in Chapter 9?
(a) Out to the backyard.
(b) On the porch.
(c) To the basement.
(d) Up the stairs.

9. What color is John's trumpet case?
(a) Green.
(b) Black.
(c) Brown.
(d) Dark blue.

10. In Chapter 10, after listening to John's story, what does Mr. Midas ask John?
(a) "Are you feeling well?"
(b) "You're sure you didn't imagine some of this?"
(c) "Is that a true story?"
(d) "Why are you making up a story like this?"

11. Where does John's part begin in the song being played during orchestra practice?
(a) At the beginning of the third verse.
(b) At the beginning of the second verse.
(c) After the end of the second verse.
(d) After the end of the first verse.

12. At her birthday party in Chapter 9, what color ribbon does Susan wear?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Pink.
(c) Blue.
(d) Rose.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. At the beginning of Chapter 8, what does Miss Plimsole distribute for her pupils to take home?

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

5. For Susan's birthday party, where are games played?

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