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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Ralph on a blind date?
(a) Ralph did not have plans that night.
(b) Helen's father insisted it be a double date.
(c) Helen really wanted to go out with Ralph.
(d) Schwartz was scared to go out alone.

2. What is the name of the store that has the best window decorations during the holidays?
(a) Macy's department store.
(b) Goldblatt's department store.
(c) J. C. Penney's department store.
(d) Weinstock's department store.

3. Who is the main character?
(a) Ralph.
(b) The Old Man.
(c) Flick.
(d) Red Ryder.

4. What is the theme in Chapters 3 and 4?
(a) Young Ralph versus old Ralph.
(b) Parents versus children.
(c) Coming of age.
(d) Outsider looking in.

5. Ralph describes his date as:
(a) The best-looking girl he has ever seen.
(b) Someone with whom he did not have the courage to speak.
(c) The worst-looking girl he has ever seen.
(d) He did not comment on his date.

6. What were Ralph and his brother doing when Grover Dill came out of nowhere during their childhood?
(a) Playing football.
(b) Playing kick the can.
(c) Playing soccer.
(d) Playing baseball.

7. How would Ralph describe Grover Dill as a child?
(a) A bully.
(b) An athlete.
(c) An intelligent student.
(d) A drop-out.

8. What paralyzes Ralph with fear at the top of the "special kid thing"?
(a) Kids are running around with masks.
(b) Kids are screaming and disappearing into darkness.
(c) There is no way back down.
(d) There are adults at the top.

9. Describe the setting of the "special kid thing."
(a) Dull and damp.
(b) Magical and ornate.
(c) Scary and dark.
(d) Brilliant and colorful.

10. According to Ralph, how many other people join in the 2 a.m. expedition in Chapter 8?
(a) 7,000.
(b) 17.
(c) 1,700.
(d) 17,000.

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

12. How does Ralph get down?
(a) He calls his parents for help.
(b) He gets on a ride.
(c) He walks back down the stairs.
(d) The attendant pushes him.

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

14. What best friend of Ralph is introduced in Chapter 6?
(a) Flick.
(b) Steve.
(c) Junie Jo Prewitt.
(d) Schwartz.

15. Because of the Great Depression, people are in need of:
(a) Free entertainment.
(b) Good advice.
(c) Mentors.
(d) More time to go fishing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the light of Truth?

2. How would you best describe Ralph's emotions in Chapter 4?

3. Where are male children trapped, according to Ralph?

4. What does Ralph call Flick's jukebox?

5. The main character grew up in Hohman, but now lives in:

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