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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 64 - 79.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lena make sure is happening before she sends for the fire department?
(a) The machine is burning well
(b) A hose is nearby
(c) Leo is safe
(d) Saul and Leo are far from the machine

2. Where does Douglas go while Grandfather takes Tom home?
(a) Movie house
(b) Friends house
(c) Ravine
(d) Leo's house

3. Where is Father after Tom returns home with Grandfather?
(a) Sitting on the porch
(b) Lodge meeting
(c) Looking for Douglas
(d) In bed

4. What does Leo have a difficult time resolving the dynamics between?
(a) Man and machine
(b) Man and Woman
(c) Night and day
(d) Nature and Man

5. What happens to Leo after he enters the kitchen and announces he finished the plans for the Happiness Machine?
(a) Faints
(b) Storms out of the house
(c) Drinks
(d) Celebrates

Short Answer Questions

1. What season is it as the novel opens?

2. What are jackstones?

3. What habit of Tom's gives Douglas an idea?

4. How does the children's disbelief make Helen feel?

5. Which of the following characters first tried the machine after Leo announced it was finished?

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