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

2. Who is Scut Farkas?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Narrator's best friend.
(c) Narrator's cousin.
(d) Bully.

3. What is the name of the school the narrator attends?
(a) Warren G. Harding.
(b) James K. Polk.
(c) Chester A. Arthur.
(d) Lyndon B. Johnson.

4. The Taylors, who lived next door to the narrator and his family for many years before the Bumpus family moved in, were what?
(a) Circus performers.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Eccentric.
(d) Educators.

5. Once the family arrives at the County Fair, the narrator accompanies his father where?
(a) To the dusty dirt track.
(b) To the fire-breathing act.
(c) Riding the bumper cars.
(d) Riding the carousel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say is one of the most popular playground games at his school?

2. The Old Man is a lifelong fan of which baseball team?

3. Once the Shepherds get to the County Fair, Randy accompanies his mother to see what?

4. What is the name of the Indiana town where most of the stories in the book supposedly take place?

5. How long does the narrator practice with his fighting top?

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