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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Joy to the World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Hugh go to play ball in Book One?
(a) An empty lot across the street.
(b) The backyard.
(c) An undisclosed location.
(d) A park named Battle Ground.

2. Which classmate of Kincaid's has a hair lip that causes a speech impediment?
(a) Roger.
(b) Vera.
(c) Micah.
(d) Harvey.

3. What does Hugh tell Kincaid to do to practice for their fishing trip in Book One?
(a) Practice casting outside.
(b) Practice reeling in his line in the kitchen.
(c) Practice tying flies in the living room.
(d) Practice concentrating, but concentrate on the baseball game.

4. What do the Chance boys call Grandawma's dog?
(a) Dog.
(b) Gomorrah.
(c) Marion.
(d) Pullman.

5. In Book One, which guest on The Ed Sullivan Show is liked by Laura and Irwin?
(a) Maurice Chevalier.
(b) A ventriloquist.
(c) Perry Como.
(d) Frank Sinatra.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the accident, who sends forty dollars to Hugh for him to use to buy himself a gift?

2. Why does drinking terrify Laura?

3. What dessert does Laura give Irwin in exchange for guessing a secret in Book One?

4. What is the name of the ladies' hair parlor that Marvin set up?

5. Who is Grandawma's hero?

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