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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 26 - 36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Leo have a difficult time resolving the dynamics between?
(a) Man and machine
(b) Nature and Man
(c) Man and Woman
(d) Night and day

2. Where do many of the women work and chat on the summer nights?
(a) Kitchens
(b) Forest
(c) Meadows
(d) Porches

3. Which of the following is not something Leo Auffmann is known for?
(a) Inventor
(b) Movie projectionist
(c) Cigar shop owner
(d) Jeweler

4. What does Grandfather need to press with the dandelions Douglas and his brother collect?
(a) Fresh rainwater
(b) Mint leaves
(c) Wild strawberries
(d) Fox grapes

5. In what state does this novel take place?
(a) Illinois
(b) Iowa
(c) Indiana
(d) Idaho

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Douglas use to begin to appreciate his surroundings?

2. What season is it as the novel opens?

3. How many parts does Douglas decide to keep track of his summer in?

4. What rite does Douglas perform on the third day of summer?

5. What did Douglas want his father to buy him after they went to a movie?

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