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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-26, I Relate the Strange Tale of the Human Hypodermic Needle and Miss Bryfogel and the Frightening Case of the Speckle-Throated Cuckold.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ralph's sporting choice so unusual?
(a) He lives, breathes, and dreams the sport, but his father does not let him participate.
(b) He lives, breathes, and dreams the sport, but his mother does not let him participate.
(c) He lives, breathes, and dreams the sport, but he is not very good.
(d) He lives, breathes, and dreams the sport but never gets the chance to participate.

2. Hohman's weather is described as having:
(a) Less rain than other nearby towns.
(b) Several thunderstorms each year.
(c) Lots of snow and lots of rain.
(d) Harsh winters and equally extreme summers.

3. Ralph says that a lot can be learned about a man based on:
(a) The kind of jokes he tells.
(b) The kind of jawbreakers he prefers.
(c) The kind of penny candy he prefers.
(d) The kind of car he drives.

4. Because of the Great Depression, people are in need of:
(a) Mentors.
(b) More time to go fishing.
(c) Free entertainment.
(d) Good advice.

5. What does the joke teller do at Ralph's family gathering?
(a) He tells a dirty joke in front of the adults only.
(b) He tells a joke that embarrasses the kids.
(c) He tells a joke that is not funny.
(d) He tells a dirty joke in front of the kids.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Christmas present does the main character want more than anything during his childhood?

2. What happens when Ralph's father finds out Ralph retold the sensational joke he heard at his family gathering?

3. What does the author tell his mother caused the cut he received while playing with his new toy in Chapter 2?

4. Who is Miss Bryfogel?

5. What makes Cedar Lake so unique?

(see the answer key)

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