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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Story Five, The Star-crossed Romance of Josephine Cosnowski.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Old Man do trying to get a glimpse of the new family that moves in next door?
(a) Tears the window shade.
(b) Knocks over a lamp.
(c) Stubs his toe.
(d) Hits his head.

2. Once the Shepherds get to the County Fair, Randy accompanies his mother to see what?
(a) The dogs and cats show.
(b) The clown acts.
(c) Some of the home crafts.
(d) A magic show.

3. What happens when Grover Dill insults Delbert Bumpus' name?
(a) The narrator makes fun of Grover's name.
(b) Delbert tells a teacher.
(c) Delbert charges at him.
(d) The narrator laughs loudly.

4. At what point does the narrator realize they are halfway to their Michigan destination?
(a) When Randy throws up, because he does this every year at the halfway mark.
(b) After he almost faints from dehydration and heat exhaustion.
(c) When the contents of the car have shifted so much he can no longer move.
(d) After they've been driving for six hours without stopping.

5. What happens during the Old Man's favorite ride at the fair?
(a) The ride breaks down and they're stuck upside down for forty minutes.
(b) Randy throws up all over his brother and father.
(c) The narrator cries and screams the entire ride.
(d) The Old Man loses his glasses, which fall and shatter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Soon after consuming three taffy apples, four hot dogs, and two root beers at the County Fair, what else does Randy ingest?

2. What person does the forty-seven pound pumpkin at the County Fair resemble?

3. In Story One, what sport does Delbert disrupt in gym class?

4. By the time Josie and the narrator have reached their homes walking from the grocery store, what has transpired?

5. Which of the following do Randy and his brother NOT eat at the County Fair?

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