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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Story 3, Scut Farkas and the Murderous Mariah.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator say to get Scut Farkas to challenge him at top spinning?
(a) "Our school has never produced a top champion."
(b) "Top spinning is the easiest thing in the world."
(c) "There's no good top men around here, anyway."
(d) "I can beat anybody, even the best top player here."

2. What is the name of the school the narrator attends?
(a) Chester A. Arthur.
(b) James K. Polk.
(c) Lyndon B. Johnson.
(d) Warren G. Harding.

3. The narrator lives in Northern Indiana with whom?
(a) Father, mother, and sister.
(b) Parents and uncle.
(c) Father, mother, and brother.
(d) Parents and grandmother.

4. Once the Shepherds get to the County Fair, Randy accompanies his mother to see what?
(a) The dogs and cats show.
(b) The clown acts.
(c) Some of the home crafts.
(d) A magic show.

5. What does Farkas mean when he challenges the narrator to play for keeps?
(a) Whoever loses the next round is never allowed to spin tops on the playground again.
(b) Both tops are released into a circle, and the first one to leave the circle loses.
(c) Whoever wins gets to take and keep the opponent's top.
(d) Winner keeps the tops; the loser keeps away from the playground.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following do Randy and his brother NOT eat at the County Fair?

2. When a new family moves into the house next door to the narrator, what singer's record do they play in the middle of the night?

3. After being greeted by a woman wearing a black shawl, what does the narrator ask for?

4. Who successfully rings the bell at the County Fair strong man exhibit?

5. What are some of the items that adorn the Bumpus' yard?

(see the answer key)

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