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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 113 - 128.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following are the major themes of this section?
(a) Death and fear
(b) Life and death
(c) Relief and happiness
(d) Perseverence and friendship

2. What is it about Helen Bentley that the children do not believe?
(a) That she is rich
(b) That she dislikes summer
(c) That she was once young
(d) That she can be mean

3. Which of the following is one of Elmira's major faults?
(a) Wicked and evil
(b) Practicing witchcraft
(c) Gossipy tongue
(d) Trusting

4. What does Mother send Tom to purchase?
(a) Ice cream
(b) Iron
(c) Cigars
(d) Iced tea

5. What summer ritual do Douglas and Tom take part in?
(a) Going to the movies
(b) Mowing the lawn
(c) Eating ice cream
(d) Beating the rugs clean

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mr. Bentley compare items from the past as?

2. What does Leo believe the Happiness Machine will quell?

3. What does Douglas test John on in the hopes that John will remember Douglas for a long time?

4. What is the dandelion wine used for during the winter?

5. What does Helen do with most of her possessions after deciding to live only in the present?

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