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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 48 - 63.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Leo believe the Happiness Machine will quell?
(a) Demons of human existence
(b) Unemployment
(c) Unhappiness
(d) Death

2. Why does Douglas' sense of excitement become lackluster when he is with his friends?
(a) He cannot keep up with them
(b) No one tlaks to him
(c) They make fun of his shoes
(d) He likes their shoes more than his own

3. How many parts does Douglas decide to keep track of his summer in?
(a) 5
(b) 1
(c) 3
(d) 2

4. In what year does this novel begin?
(a) 1928
(b) 1910
(c) 1940
(d) 1950

5. What does Bill Forrester plan on doing that bothers Grandfather greatly?
(a) Replace his grass with some that does not need to be mowed
(b) Move out of the town
(c) Plant trees blocking Grandfather's view of the property
(d) Hire Douglas to cut his grass

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom do as Douglas is contemplating his thoughts about the Thing?

2. What does Grandfather need to press with the dandelions Douglas and his brother collect?

3. What rite does Douglas perform on the third day of summer?

4. What is mother doing while Tom sits by the front door screen?

5. What does Leo believe machines end up being used for?

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