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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who breaks the "major award"?
(a) Ralph's mother.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Ralph's father.
(d) Ralph's friend.

2. How old is Ralph when he goes to the World's Fair?
(a) 7 or 8.
(b) 11 or 12.
(c) 9 or 10.
(d) 5 or 6.

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

4. What resides inside every male child, according to Ralph?
(a) A childish sense of adventure.
(b) A childish sense of humor.
(c) An adult voice.
(d) A Tasmanian Devil.

5. How can kids figure out the secret message on the radio show?
(a) By knowing a secret language.
(b) By listening to the program every day.
(c) By using a special decoder pin.
(d) By sending in a postcard.

6. What color is the light of Truth?
(a) Purple.
(b) Blue.
(c) White.
(d) Green.

7. How did Ralph describe the "special kid place" to his mother?
(a) He said it was scary.
(b) He was unable to put it into words.
(c) He said it was fun.
(d) He said it was too high.

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

9. What did Ralph promise to do if he was allowed to go on the expedition in Chapter 8?
(a) Clean all the fish.
(b) Cook the dinner.
(c) Set up the camp.
(d) Clean the boots.

10. Cedar Lake is best described as:
(a) A fisherman's paradise.
(b) A miserable mudhole.
(c) A scenic vacation spot.
(d) A cool and crisp recreation location.

11. What does Ralph think is being built with Lincoln Logs?
(a) Magic Mountain.
(b) Fort Sheridan.
(c) Fort Bragg.
(d) Treasure Island.

12. According to Ralph, how many other people join in the 2 a.m. expedition in Chapter 8?
(a) 17.
(b) 17,000.
(c) 7,000.
(d) 1,700.

13. Why is Ralph disappointed when he finally figures out what the secret message reads?
(a) It does not mention Red Ryder.
(b) It is not a message on how to stop the villains.
(c) He does not understand the message.
(d) It is an advertisement.

14. The main character grew up in Hohman, but now lives in:
(a) New England.
(b) Boston.
(c) New York.
(d) Chicago.

15. What does Ralph's father do when he figures out what the "major award" is?
(a) He puts it in the front window.
(b) He throws it away.
(c) He gives it to Ralph.
(d) He finishes dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. The lady at the Automat had a button that read:

2. Most people were ___ during the Great Depression?

3. What fascinated Ralph's father in his spare time?

4. Why did Ralph get sick after the incident with Grover Dill?

5. What is the theme in Chapters 3 and 4?

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