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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10, I Introduce Flick to the Art World and My Old Man and the Lascivious Special Award that Heralded the Birth of Pop Art.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Ralph's father throughout the book?
(a) Hairy Gertz.
(b) The Friendly Bartender.
(c) The Old Man.
(d) The Man.

2. What makes Cedar Lake so unique?
(a) It is extremely large.
(b) It is now condemned.
(c) It is now full of clean water.
(d) It is extremely small.

3. How does Ralph's mother feel about the "major award"?
(a) She does not like it.
(b) She wants to show it off to the neighbors.
(c) She likes it.
(d) She wants to sell it for cash.

4. What is the name of the store that has the best window decorations during the holidays?
(a) Macy's department store.
(b) J. C. Penney's department store.
(c) Weinstock's department store.
(d) Goldblatt's department store.

5. What is the theme in Chapters 3 and 4?
(a) Coming of age.
(b) Outsider looking in.
(c) Young Ralph versus old Ralph.
(d) Parents versus children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of the article titled "The Return of the Native to the Indiana Mill Town"?

2. How did Ralph's father win the "major award"?

3. What does Ralph's first secret message say?

4. How can kids figure out the secret message on the radio show?

5. What is the name of the tavern owner?

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