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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 180 - 187.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following terms is an antonym for the term jubilant?
(a) Triumphant
(b) Disappointed
(c) Delighted
(d) Euphoric

2. Which of the following did Lena not see when she was in the Happiness Machine?
(a) Smell of perfume
(b) Life without Leo
(c) Images of Europe
(d) Sounds of music

3. What does Douglas find contentment in on Grandfather's porch?
(a) Brother's love
(b) Catching lightning bugs
(c) Sounds of the crickets
(d) Adults' presence and chatter

4. How old was Helen in the photo Bill found of her in the paper?
(a) 15
(b) 18
(c) 20
(d) 25

5. Which of the following descriptions best matches what the children thought the Lonely One looked like?
(a) Chubby and red-faced
(b) Short, dark with light hair
(c) Tall, dark skin, and light hair
(d) Tall, pale with dark hair

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lena make sure is happening before she sends for the fire department?

2. What does Douglas test John on in the hopes that John will remember Douglas for a long time?

3. How much does Grandfather pay the boys for the dandelions they collect?

4. Which of the following words means about the same thing as the word distilled as it is used in the following sentence? The distilled brew will serve the family well.

5. What do Miss Fern and Miss Roberta do to the Green Machine?

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