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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Story 6, Daphne Bigelow and the Spine-chilling Saga of the Snail-encrusted Tinfoil Noose.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the narrator is invited inside his neighbors' house, what is he expected to do while he waits for Josie to finish getting ready?
(a) Stand in the hallway until she's ready.
(b) Share his life story with her parents.
(c) Partake of a heavy meal.
(d) Reveal what he plans to do after high school.

2. What does the Old Man find touching when he's looking at the County Fair quilts with his family?
(a) Seeing Luke Appling on a quilt.
(b) A quilt commemorating ice hockey.
(c) Seeing a 92-year-old lady making quilt squares.
(d) A quilt commemorating beer making.

3. When the narrator visits a museum as an adult, what special item does he find?
(a) A yo-yo used by the 1964 yo-yo world champion.
(b) A softball signed by his favorite ballplayer.
(c) A top believed to have belonged to a former President.
(d) A skateboard donated by a famous sports star.

4. What does Howie do now, since quitting high school?
(a) Works two jobs to make ends meet.
(b) Eats at a soup kitchen for the homeless.
(c) Volunteers in the community.
(d) Runs his own business.

5. When the Old Man gets himself a beer at the fair, what does he get for his older son?
(a) Orange Nehi.
(b) Shirley Temple.
(c) Spiced cider.
(d) Banana milkshake.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what point does the narrator realize they are halfway to their Michigan destination?

2. The Taylors, who lived next door to the narrator and his family for many years before the Bumpus family moved in, were what?

3. The Old Man is loyal to the Oldsmobile, but he deviates from his dedication to drive what automobile brand?

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

5. Once inside the party location with Josie, the narrator realizes he's at a what?

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