View a FREE sample

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. Wanting to beat Scut Farkas at his game, what does the narrator do?
(a) Spies on Farkas to see how he does it.
(b) Reads a book written by a master top spinner.
(c) Gets Flick to teach him new techniques.
(d) Sets up a practice schedule to hone his skills.

2. Where does the Bumpus family like to go shopping?
(a) Farmers' market.
(b) Garage sales.
(c) City dump.
(d) Thrift store.

3. As an adult, the narrator is a former what?
(a) Police officer.
(b) GI.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Husband.

4. Why is the adult narrator embarrassed when the doorman sees him?
(a) He forgot to tip the doorman that week.
(b) In his hurry to open his mysterious package, he forgot to get dressed.
(c) He has chocolate on his face and spilled milk on his trousers.
(d) He's covered in toys from his youth, including a space helmet and a zap gun.

5. How does the narrator get to the Bigelow family's neighborhood?
(a) Gets a ride from his father.
(b) Takes the family car.
(c) Long bus ride.
(d) Long bike ride.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the time Josie and the narrator have reached their homes walking from the grocery store, what has transpired?

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

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

4. What does Howie do now, since quitting high school?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 330 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample