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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much does Grandfather pay the boys for the dandelions they collect?
(a) 25 cents per bag
(b) 5 cents per bag
(c) 10 cents per bag
(d) 1 cent per dandelion

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

4. In what state does this novel take place?
(a) Iowa
(b) Illinois
(c) Idaho
(d) Indiana

5. What does Douglas suggest they should build?
(a) Grape and wine picking machine
(b) Cigar cutter
(c) New wine press
(d) Happiness machine

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Douglas at the beginning of this novel?

3. What divides Green Town into two?

4. 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?

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

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