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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Story Five, The Star-crossed Romance of Josephine Cosnowski.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the family that moves next door to the Shepherds long after the Bumpuses move out?
(a) Cosnowski.
(b) Obodzinski.
(c) Kozlowski.
(d) Zacharzewski.

2. How does the narrator leave the party he attends with Josie?
(a) Drives home alone.
(b) Rides his bike.
(c) Runs away.
(d) Drives home with Josie.

3. How do the boys prepare for their Michigan vacation?
(a) Fighting while Mother and the Old Man do all the packing.
(b) Packing books, games, art supplies, and cameras.
(c) Gathering their collection of fishing tackle and a BB gun.
(d) Reading about Michigan in their travel books.

4. Because of the crowds, how far away from the County Fair does the narrator say his father has to park?
(a) About four miles.
(b) In Chicago.
(c) Two towns over.
(d) Six blocks.

5. Where does the Bumpus family like to go shopping?
(a) Farmers' market.
(b) City dump.
(c) Garage sales.
(d) Thrift store.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Randy starts to whine the night before the County Fair, what does Mother promise him?

2. How long does the narrator practice with his fighting top?

3. How long does the Shepherd-Bumpus feud last?

4. The narrator realizes he has found his weapon when the black-shawled lady pulls what out of a box?

5. In Story Five, when the narrator, Schwartz, and Flick hitchhike home from school, who picks them up?

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