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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Clarabel was a __________ on the Howdy Doody Show, as referenced in the section describing the time when the boys grew up.
(a) Cow.
(b) Mouse.
(c) Woman.
(d) Clown.

2. What is the language in which the life story of Papa is written, which is why the family never had it translated?
(a) Spanish.
(b) French.
(c) Greek.
(d) Italian.

3. Dominick wishes his father was television's _______________ and daydreams about other fathers who treat their sons well.
(a) Howdy Doody.
(b) Blue Man.
(c) Lone Ranger.
(d) Sky King.

4. Where does Thomas decide to cut off his hand in order to escape being drafted into the military?
(a) Three Rivers Public Library.
(b) In a mental hospital.
(c) On the battlefield.
(d) At the training center.

5. Ma takes the boys to the Back to School Festival of ___________ at the movie theater when they are in third grade.
(a) Songs.
(b) Books.
(c) Animals.
(d) Fun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Dominick's lovers could be categorized as being shyer than another of Dominick's lovers?

2. Ma warns the twins not to gawk or to talk about anyone with ___________, though they seem to be everywhere.

3. Who is complaining of the notoriety which is being forced upon them because of the anti-war act?

4. What is the name of the manager at the movie theater which other people in the room call him?

5. Dominick panics as they pass the _________ Building for the Hatch Forensic Institute.

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