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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. According to the book, important industries of Northern Indiana are steel mills and what else?
(a) Oil refineries.
(b) Candy factories.
(c) Pharmaceuticals.
(d) Car manufacturers.

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

3. What daredevil act do a couple of skinny blond girls perform at the County Fair?
(a) Roman riding on horseback.
(b) High diving into a pool.
(c) Exchanging motorcycles in midair.
(d) Jumping through a wall of fire.

4. What does the Old Man do trying to get a glimpse of the new family that moves in next door?
(a) Hits his head.
(b) Stubs his toe.
(c) Tears the window shade.
(d) Knocks over a lamp.

5. What happens to Grover after his confrontation with Delbert in Story One?
(a) The teacher suspends him for a day.
(b) He becomes angry and punches three kids.
(c) He runs away in tears.
(d) He's knocked flat on the ground and loses a shoe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who goes on the Old Man's favorite ride 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. The Old Man is loyal to the Oldsmobile, but he deviates from his dedication to drive what automobile brand?

4. What is the name of the school the narrator attends?

5. How long does the ham that Mother prepares have to sit in the oven to rest?

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