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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Story 3, Scut Farkas and the Murderous Mariah.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Mariah?
(a) Top.
(b) Yo-yo.
(c) Skateboard.
(d) Softball.

2. The narrator realizes he has found his weapon when the black-shawled lady pulls what out of a box?
(a) A tiki head that symbolizes power and glory.
(b) A rabbit's foot for good luck.
(c) Silver top that looks like Scut's top.
(d) Instruction booklet on how to win top spinning matches.

3. What happens to Grover after his confrontation with Delbert in Story One?
(a) He's knocked flat on the ground and loses a shoe.
(b) The teacher suspends him for a day.
(c) He becomes angry and punches three kids.
(d) He runs away in tears.

4. What does the narrator say to get Scut Farkas to challenge him at top spinning?
(a) "Top spinning is the easiest thing in the world."
(b) "I can beat anybody, even the best top player here."
(c) "Our school has never produced a top champion."
(d) "There's no good top men around here, anyway."

5. Does the narrator tell his friends about his training and his intentions to beat Scut Farkas?
(a) He tells everyone but Flick.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) He tells only Flick.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Old Man gets himself a beer at the fair, what does he get for his older son?

2. Wanting to beat Scut Farkas at his game, what does the narrator do?

3. What does Farkas mean when he challenges the narrator to play for keeps?

4. What subject does Miss Shields teach?

5. What does the Old Man admire about his favorite ride at the County Fair?

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