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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Story 8, Wanda Hickey's Night of Golden Memories.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who successfully rings the bell at the County Fair strong man exhibit?
(a) The Old Man.
(b) Randy.
(c) Mother.
(d) Caleb.

3. At their Michigan destination, what does the narrator say when the Old Man starts talking about going fishing?
(a) He says he'll stay in the cabin reading comic books.
(b) He says he can't wait to go fishing.
(c) He laments out loud that this is the worst trip ever.
(d) He reminds his father that he forgot to pack his gear.

4. The Old Man is loyal to the Oldsmobile, but he deviates from his dedication to drive what automobile brand?
(a) Saturn.
(b) Pontiac.
(c) Buick.
(d) Cadillac.

5. What happens to the house next door to the narrator after the Bumpus family moves in?
(a) It's painted purple.
(b) Two new rooms are added in the back.
(c) It ages overnight.
(d) It gets toilet papered.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the narrator find in his biology class?

2. What do Daphne and the narrator watch at the Orpheum?

3. In what major way did Maxwell Bigelow help the community?

4. On the family road trip, where do the narrator and his brother fit in a car that is so full of supplies?

5. The night of his date with Josie, the narrator arrives with what?

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