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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Story 7, The Return of the Smiling Wimpy Doll Summary:.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Old Man is loyal to the Oldsmobile, but he deviates from his dedication to drive what automobile brand?
(a) Saturn.
(b) Buick.
(c) Pontiac.
(d) Cadillac.

2. A week before taking his family to Michigan for their vacation, the Old Man makes a phone call to request what?
(a) Deluxe room.
(b) King-size tent.
(c) Green cabin.
(d) Larger houseboat.

3. Why is the adult narrator embarrassed when the doorman sees him?
(a) He forgot to tip the doorman that week.
(b) He has chocolate on his face and spilled milk on his trousers.
(c) He's covered in toys from his youth, including a space helmet and a zap gun.
(d) In his hurry to open his mysterious package, he forgot to get dressed.

4. What does the narrator start to worry about at the party with Josie?
(a) That he'll have to get married and drop out of high school.
(b) That his friends will make fun of him next time they see him.
(c) That Josie is far too pretty for a regular guy like him.
(d) That her parents will never like him.

5. The night before the County Fair, the Old Man says he doesn't care if Mother checks out the quilts and raspberry jams so long as he and the narrator can do what?
(a) Eat hot dogs, cotton candy, and funnel cakes.
(b) Watch the parade.
(c) Ride the "Lightning Strike" roller coaster.
(d) Watch the first heat of the dirt track races.

Short Answer Questions

1. As an adult, the narrator is a former what?

2. Where do we find the narrator at the beginning of Story 7?

3. Who is spying on the narrator when he starts to spin tops against opponents?

4. Who successfully rings the bell at the County Fair strong man exhibit?

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

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