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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8, Flick Offers Me Hard Liquor and Hairy Gertz and the Forty-Seven Crappies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the article's author get to the tavern the first time?
(a) By plane.
(b) By bus.
(c) By cab.
(d) By train.

2. How does everyone travel during the blind date?
(a) By streetcar.
(b) By walking.
(c) By bus.
(d) By car.

3. The author believes children and parents were tougher back then, proven by the way:
(a) The kids always went to school in harsh weather.
(b) The kids always worked on the farms.
(c) The kids always did chores outside.
(d) The kids never complained about supper.

4. What is Ralph's term for prime ministers, presidents, cabinet members, and stars?
(a) Official People.
(b) Regal People.
(c) Wealthy People.
(d) The Rest of Us.

5. How can kids figure out the secret message on the radio show?
(a) By sending in a postcard.
(b) By knowing a secret language.
(c) By listening to the program every day.
(d) By using a special decoder pin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author tell his mother caused the cut he received while playing with his new toy in Chapter 2?

2. What was the name of Ralph's favorite radio show?

3. According to Ralph, how many other people join in the 2 a.m. expedition in Chapter 8?

4. Ralph thinks there are several moments in a person's life when:

5. Who is the main character?

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