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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6, I Poke at an Old Wound and The Endless Streetcar Ride into the Night, and the Tinfoil Noose.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the author of the article titled "The Return of the Native to the Indiana Mill Town"?
(a) Miss Bryfogel.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Grover Dill.
(d) Flick.

2. Who sings what he considers to be "the greatest theme song of all time"?
(a) Little Orphan Annie.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Flick.
(d) The Old Man.

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

4. How is Ralph's date behaving?
(a) She is not saying anything.
(b) She is shy.
(c) She talks incessantly.
(d) She is laughing at all of Ralph's jokes.

5. What is the name of the tavern owner?
(a) Steve.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Flick.
(d) The Old Man.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The main character grew up in Hohman, but now lives in:

3. What holiday does the author reflect most on during that first day in Hohman?

4. How would you best describe Ralph's emotions in Chapter 4?

5. How can kids join the secret club?

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