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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 26 - 36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Douglas want his father to buy him after they went to a movie?
(a) Ice cream cone
(b) Sneakers
(c) Jeans
(d) Candy

2. What does Douglas offer to do to make up for the money he is short so that he will still be able to get the shoes?
(a) Runs errands
(b) Collects dandelions
(c) Cleans the store
(d) Advertises with his friends about the shoes

3. How often does Douglas spend the night with his grandparents?
(a) Two
(b) One
(c) Seven
(d) Five

4. What divides Green Town into two?
(a) Railroad tracks
(b) River
(c) Ravine
(d) Mountain

5. Which of the following words would Douglas use to describe Green Town?
(a) Surprising
(b) Magical
(c) Unpredictable
(d) Routine

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What season is it as the novel opens?

3. Where do the men and boys gather on many of the summer nights?

4. What does Douglas believe will happen if he gets new sneakers?

5. What does Douglas question about his friends?

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