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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lost in the Funhouse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the worst of the sun come into the car?
(a) On the right side
(b) In the back window
(c) Through the windshield
(d) On the left side

2. Who does the narrator say Peter resembles?
(a) His mother
(b) His maternal grandfather
(c) His father
(d) His Uncle Karl

3. What literary device does the narrator say diving into the swimming pool could be?
(a) A narrative contrivance
(b) Irony
(c) A metaphor
(d) A symbol

4. Why does Ambrose think the funhouse cannot be too scary or dangerous?
(a) It is called a funhouse
(b) The owner would go out of business
(c) He has seen children go inside
(d) That is only his hope, not an actual belief

5. The narrator says italics should be used how often?
(a) They should be used sparingly
(b) They should be used on every page
(c) Never
(d) Very often to clarify the writing

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ambrose think is a disappointment to eat even though they look good?

2. What does Ambrose’s father do for a living?

3. What does Ambrose think is happening every minute under the Atlantic Ocean?

4. What does Ambrose’s mother do for Uncle Karl in the car while they are driving to Ocean City?

5. What does Ambrose notice about the people going into the funhouse?

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