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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 37 - 47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Douglas offer to do to make up for the money he is short so that he will still be able to get the shoes?
(a) Cleans the store
(b) Advertises with his friends about the shoes
(c) Runs errands
(d) Collects dandelions

2. How often does Douglas spend the night with his grandparents?
(a) Seven
(b) Two
(c) Five
(d) One

3. Where do Douglas, his grandfather and brother meet Leo?
(a) At the movie house
(b) Next to the ravine
(c) On the neighbor's porch
(d) In front of the cigar shop

4. What is mother doing while Tom sits by the front door screen?
(a) Cooking
(b) Ironing
(c) Sweeping
(d) Sewing

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Douglas question about his friends?

3. Which of the following are the major themes of this section?

4. What season is it as the novel opens?

5. Where is Father after Tom returns home with Grandfather?

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