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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the children do when Henny arrives home?
(a) Get dinner ready.
(b) Run to their rooms.
(c) Run into the woods.
(d) Flock about, asking questions.

2. What is Louie like when her parents are gone?
(a) Introverted and shy.
(b) Manipulative and squirrelly.
(c) Benevolent and fun.
(d) Strict and overbearing.

3. Why did Henny look very theatrical when she stared off into the distance?
(a) She was very dramatic in her manner.
(b) She had very dark hair.
(c) She had large eyes.
(d) She had porcelain skin.

4. What is Sam Pollit's profession?
(a) Naturalist.
(b) Writer.
(c) Salesman.
(d) Accountant.

5. What does Louie make for Henny when she comes home?
(a) Quiet.
(b) Order.
(c) Cookies.
(d) Tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the house like when Sam arrives home?

2. What makes Sam a hero to his department?

3. How does the narrator characterize the Pollit children?

4. Where is Sam Pollit?

5. What does Sam say he would like to create?

(see the answer key)

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