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Quiz about Absolutely Normal Chaos by Sharon Creech

"Absolutely Normal Chaos" by Sharon Creech Quiz

Think you know "Absolutely Normal Chaos"? Try this tricky quiz on yet another of Sharon Creech's books to find out!

A multiple-choice quiz by Arget_Aiedail. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Arget_Aiedail

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
226,330

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
240

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. How many siblings does Mary Lou have? Hint

Three

Five

Four

Six

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Question 2 of 15

2. How many slices of ham and bread does Carl Ray grab before anyone else has a chance? Hint

Six slices of ham and eight slices of bread

Four slices of ham and six slices of bread

Six slices of ham and four slices of bread

Eight slices of ham and six slices of bread

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is the name of the boy Mary Lou kissed when she was nine? Hint

Johnny Whit

Johnny White

Jimmy Johnson

Jimmy Wilhelm

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Question 4 of 15

4. How much "gold" does the Finney's neighbor, Mr. Furtz, offer Mary Lou for watering his lawn? Hint

50 cents

25 cents

1 dollar

2 dollars

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who walks to Alesci's to get ham hot fresh bread when Mr. and Mrs. Finney are at Mr. Furtz's funeral? Hint

Mary Lou

Carl Ray

Maggie

Dennis

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Question 6 of 15

6. What is Derek's best friend's girlfriend's name? Hint

Beth Ann

Molly

Sally

Kelly

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Question 7 of 15

7. How much money does Carl Ray receive from his mysterious benefactor? Hint

Five hundred dollars

One hundred dollars

Five thousand dollars

One million dollars

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Question 8 of 15

8. When Christy is talking to Alex and ignoring Mary Lou, how many leaves does Mary Lou count on the nearby tree before Christy leaves? Hint

365

367

300

405

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Question 9 of 15

9. What article of clothing does Maggie want Mary Lou to give her in exchange for watching the younger children? Hint

A blue sweater

A red scarf

A pink hat

Some green pants

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which company manufactured Carl Ray's car? Hint

Honda

Nissan

Dodge

Ford

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Question 11 of 15

11. On what does Mary Lou practice her kissing"? Hint

Her teddy bear

One of Maggie's posters

Her pillow

The back of her hand

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which of these is NOT one of Carl Ray's numerous siblings (or Mary Lou's cousins, depending on how you look at it)? Hint

Brenda Mae

Sally Lynn

Billy Joe

Arvie Joe

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Question 13 of 15

13. Where does Sue Ann find Mary Lou's socks? Hint

In the trash can

In the pee pot

On the roof

In the pudding bowl

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who is Carl Ray's biological father? Hint

Mr. Furtz

Mr. Bartels

Mr. Cheevey

Mr. Murphy

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which of these items is NOT mentioned as being in the Cheevey's garage? Hint

A life-sized plastic horse

A collection of mounted eels

Two mannequins (man and woman)

A tuba

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many siblings does Mary Lou have?

Answer: Four

Their names are: Maggie (age 17), Dennis (12), Doug (better known as "Dougie," 8), and Tommy (age 4).

2. How many slices of ham and bread does Carl Ray grab before anyone else has a chance?

Answer: Six slices of ham and four slices of bread

Mary Lou thinks he wants to go lie down after lunch because he ate such a big meal.

3. What is the name of the boy Mary Lou kissed when she was nine?

Answer: Johnny White

Mrs. White called Mary Lou's mom and told her to make her daughter stop "necking" with her son in the woods.

4. How much "gold" does the Finney's neighbor, Mr. Furtz, offer Mary Lou for watering his lawn?

Answer: 50 cents

When Carl Ray hears Mary Lou say, "Sure, Mr. Furtz," he realizes that the Finney's neighbor is actually his father.

5. Who walks to Alesci's to get ham hot fresh bread when Mr. and Mrs. Finney are at Mr. Furtz's funeral?

Answer: Carl Ray

I think this is about the time Mary Lou starts thinking Carl Ray's okay, because it's one of the first times he does anything for anybody.

6. What is Derek's best friend's girlfriend's name?

Answer: Molly

You learn this when Beth Ann is telling Mary Lou about everything like she does. She says she and Derek have doubled with them, but Derek doesn't like Molly because "she talks too much," as if Beth Ann doesn't.

7. How much money does Carl Ray receive from his mysterious benefactor?

Answer: Five thousand dollars

Later on you find out that it was actually Mr. Furtz who left Carl Ray the money. When he first gets it the whole family except Mrs. Finney keeps telling Carl Ray what they would get if they had five thousand dollars. While Mary Lou and Carl Ray were in West Virginia, all these boxes kept arriving with things people had wanted.

8. When Christy is talking to Alex and ignoring Mary Lou, how many leaves does Mary Lou count on the nearby tree before Christy leaves?

Answer: 367

Mary Lou says she was counting the leaves to keep from punching her because Christy's being so annoying.

9. What article of clothing does Maggie want Mary Lou to give her in exchange for watching the younger children?

Answer: A red scarf

Mary Lou wants to take a walk with Alex, so she'll do practically anything.

10. Which company manufactured Carl Ray's car?

Answer: Ford

"A little black Ford with RED seats." Mary Lou is surprised someone as normal and boring as Carl Ray chose red for the seats.

11. On what does Mary Lou practice her kissing"?

Answer: One of Maggie's posters

According to Mary Lou, the guy on the poster has "approximately life-sized lips."

12. Which of these is NOT one of Carl Ray's numerous siblings (or Mary Lou's cousins, depending on how you look at it)?

Answer: Billy Joe

Mary Lou says, "Everyone has two names, like me." Arvie Joe is Carl Ray's stepfather, only he doesn't know it.

13. Where does Sue Ann find Mary Lou's socks?

Answer: In the pee pot

Mary Lou tries to use the pot under the bed one night (the "West Virginia Finneys" only have an outhouse), but it spills. On the way to get a towel, she overhears part of a conversation between her aunt and uncle and decides it's better to wipe it up with her socks. In the morning she forgot to get them out before anyone else was up, and everyone teases her about it.

14. Who is Carl Ray's biological father?

Answer: Mr. Furtz

Mary Lou says she's practically dying from the suspense before Carl Ray actually tells her. Then she remembers that Mr. Furtz died before Carl Ray could get to know him.

15. Which of these items is NOT mentioned as being in the Cheevey's garage?

Answer: A life-sized plastic horse

The garage also holds old wooden skis, a five-foot-high stuffed bear, a cardboard igloo, a box of wigs, a fake palm tree, a parachute, and a framed picture of a groundhog.

Source: Author Arget_Aiedail

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