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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. Among the animals at the fair, the Shepherds see what?
(a) A dime-size frog.
(b) A two-headed llama.
(c) A grand champion pig.
(d) A four-foot tall chicken.

2. How long does the narrator practice with his fighting top?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Two days.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Two months.

3. What marks the start of the Shepherd-Bumpus feud?
(a) Blaring country music is played every night.
(b) The ham is taken by the hounds.
(c) The Old Man calls the Bumpus family country hicks.
(d) Mr. Bumpus rams his truck into the Old Man's porch.

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

5. What is the Old Man's greatest nemesis?
(a) The radiator in his house.
(b) His old Pontiac.
(c) Scut Farkas.
(d) Bumpus hounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject does Miss Shields teach?

2. When the narrator starts spinning tops against Farkas, what does he use first?

3. Who is spying on the narrator when he starts to spin tops against opponents?

4. What is the Old Man's absolute favorite ride at the County Fair?

5. What person does the forty-seven pound pumpkin at the County Fair resemble?

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