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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6, I Poke at an Old Wound and The Endless Streetcar Ride into the Night, and the Tinfoil Noose.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sings what he considers to be "the greatest theme song of all time"?
(a) The Old Man.
(b) Little Orphan Annie.
(c) Flick.
(d) Ralph.

2. What club does Ralph so badly want to join?
(a) The Little Orphan Annie Secret Circle.
(b) Flick's Tavern Crew.
(c) Grover Dill's Club.
(d) The Red Ryder Rangers.

3. What elementary school do the children of Hohman attend?
(a) Warren G. Harding School.
(b) John F. Kennedy School.
(c) Thomas Jefferson School.
(d) George Washington School.

4. The main character grew up in Hohman, but now lives in:
(a) Chicago.
(b) New York.
(c) Boston.
(d) New England.

5. To whom does Cleopatra pale in comparison?
(a) Ralph's mom.
(b) Junie Jo Prewitt.
(c) Helen.
(d) Miss Bryfogel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What holiday does the author reflect most on during that first day in Hohman?

2. What was the magazine of choice for young boys during Ralph and Flick's childhood?

3. Why is Ralph disappointed when he finally figures out what the secret message reads?

4. What is the theme in Chapters 3 and 4?

5. Who is the author of the article titled "The Return of the Native to the Indiana Mill Town"?

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