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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Story Two, County Fair!.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens when Grover Dill insults Delbert Bumpus' name?
(a) The narrator makes fun of Grover's name.
(b) Delbert tells a teacher.
(c) Delbert charges at him.
(d) The narrator laughs loudly.

3. Who is Iron Man Gabruzzi's arch-rival?
(a) Joe Firebender.
(b) Anthony Dombruni.
(c) Duke Grunion.
(d) Walt Whedbe.

4. In Story One, what sport does Delbert disrupt in gym class?
(a) Hockey.
(b) Handball.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Volleyball.

5. What are some of the items that adorn the Bumpus' yard?
(a) Abstract art sculptures and rain barrels.
(b) License plates, tire pumps, and old batteries.
(c) Fountains, flowers, and chipped pottery.
(d) Plastic alligators and chipped gnomes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the house next door to the narrator after the Bumpus family moves in?

2. What does the Old Man admire about his favorite ride at the County Fair?

3. Once the family arrives at the County Fair, the narrator accompanies his father where?

4. The Old Man is loyal to the Oldsmobile, but he deviates from his dedication to drive what automobile brand?

5. What marks the start of the Shepherd-Bumpus feud?

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