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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. What comment does Josie's mother make after her daughter appears, now ready for the party?
(a) Josie made her outfit by herself.
(b) This is Josie's first date ever.
(c) The narrator had better treat Josie right.
(d) One day Josie will make a good wife.

2. A week before taking his family to Michigan for their vacation, the Old Man makes a phone call to request what?
(a) Green cabin.
(b) King-size tent.
(c) Deluxe room.
(d) Larger houseboat.

3. What is the name of the Bigelow family's chauffeur?
(a) Raymond.
(b) Anthony.
(c) Boris.
(d) Drew.

4. The narrator says that his family's annual trip to Michigan is bigger than what to him?
(a) July 4th.
(b) Christmas.
(c) His birthday.
(d) Halloween.

5. When Farkas starts walking away from the narrator after their first top spinning contest, what does the narrator do?
(a) Spends another two weeks practicing to improve his technique.
(b) Runs after Farkas and tackles him to the ground.
(c) Laughs at his opponent, calling him a chicken.
(d) Brings out his best top and throws it with an ominous spin.

Short Answer Questions

1. For the family's Michigan trip, what does the Old Man pack into the Sears luggage rack on the car roof?

2. Where does the narrator's family stay during their vacations in Clear Lake, Michigan?

3. While the narrator is watering the lawn, who walks by?

4. The Old Man is a lifelong fan of which baseball team?

5. What do the Old Man and Mother do well into the night in preparation for their Michigan trip?

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