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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ralph's sporting choice so unusual?
(a) He lives, breathes, and dreams the sport, but his father does not let him participate.
(b) He lives, breathes, and dreams the sport, but he is not very good.
(c) He lives, breathes, and dreams the sport, but his mother does not let him participate.
(d) He lives, breathes, and dreams the sport but never gets the chance to participate.

2. How does Ralph describe "the rest of us?"
(a) Everyone in a secret membership club.
(b) Everyone but the Official People.
(c) Everyone that is not in a secret membership club.
(d) The kids who know the radio show theme songs.

3. How old was Ralph when he had his first "searchlight" moment?
(a) 10.
(b) 14.
(c) 15.
(d) 13.

4. What does Ralph's first secret message say?
(a) Be sure to eat your vegetables.
(b) Be sure to drink Ovaltine.
(c) Be sure to eat fruit.
(d) Be sure to drink milk.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ralph's term for prime ministers, presidents, cabinet members, and stars?

2. Where was the World's Fair held the year Ralph went as a child?

3. How did Ralph react to the cut lip?

4. What else does Cedar Lake have to offer for entertainment?

5. What fascinated Ralph's father in his spare time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was similar and different about Ludlow Kissel's and Ralph's father's fireworks experiences?

2. Why is Ralph such a big fan of Red Ryder?

3. Why didn't Ralph's parents both share the same feelings about the "major award"?

4. How do the Orpheum movie contests teach Ralph that nothing in life is free?

5. Describe the setting in chapters 9 and 10 and why the author chose such vastly different settings.

6. Ralph is told he will "shoot his eye out" by his mother, his teacher, and Santa. Explain why each is so devastating to his plans.

7. What is the significance of the blind date story?

8. With what does Ralph struggle most in the story about the book report?

9. What does Ralph believe that every family has?

10. Why does Ralph describe auction followers as human vultures?

(see the answer keys)

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