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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lost in the Funhouse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator say Ambrose and Peter’s father never does?
(a) He never swears in front of the boys
(b) Does not encourage or discourage the boys in their endeavors
(c) Disciplines the boys
(d) He has never administered corporal punishment

2. What does the narrator say about Ambrose’s father’s physical looks?
(a) He is of average height and slightly overweight
(b) He has thick, blond hair and freckles
(c) He is shorter than most men but very thin
(d) He is tall, thin and balding

3. What does the narrator suggest may be the name of the bay instead of Assawoman Bay?
(a) East Bay
(b) Sinepuxent
(c) Oleander Bay
(d) Chesapeake Bay

4. In what situation does the narrator say it is not a good idea for an author to use the first person?
(a) When it is obvious the events could not be real
(b) When the story is written for children
(c) When the narrator identifies too strongly with the narrator
(d) When it is essential for the narrator to know what every character is thinking

5. What does Ambrose notice about the people going into the funhouse?
(a) They are all couples
(b) They are all young children
(c) They are all adults
(d) They all hold hands

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say is a way to save face if one is lost when one is found?

2. What does Ambrose imagine doing if he gets out of the funhouse on his own?

3. What does Ambrose think a perfect funhouse would contain?

4. What does the narrator say to count a generation in years?

5. What does the narrator say is the most distinguishing physical feature of Ambrose’s father?

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