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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. What are some of the items that adorn the Bumpus' yard?
(a) Plastic alligators and chipped gnomes.
(b) License plates, tire pumps, and old batteries.
(c) Abstract art sculptures and rain barrels.
(d) Fountains, flowers, and chipped pottery.

2. The narrator notes that Howie used to be fun, but now he's always what?
(a) Sleepy.
(b) Angry.
(c) Boring.
(d) Annoying.

3. What is the second item the narrator pulls out of the package he receives as an adult?
(a) Fuzzy Elephant.
(b) Mighty Monkey.
(c) Wimpy Doll.
(d) Crazy Clown.

4. When Randy starts to whine the night before the County Fair, what does Mother promise him?
(a) Cream soda.
(b) Peach candy.
(c) Chocolate donut.
(d) Taffy apple.

5. The narrator is ecstatic in his Biology II class because of what?
(a) It's spring and he's feeling the excitement of the season.
(b) With his new tutor, he's sure to get an A.
(c) A pretty girl finally has a big crush on him.
(d) He gets to talk with the girl of his dreams on a weekly basis.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Bigelow family's chauffeur drives Daphne and the narrator to the Orpheum in what?

2. When the narrator goes to Pulaski's grocery store on an errand for Mother, he talks to Howie, who used to do what?

3. As the narrator prepares for his first date with Daphne, he goes through half a bar of Lifebuoy soap, Old Spice talcum powder, and what else?

4. Where does the new family next door to the Shepherds move from?

5. What was the character Wimpy known for in old cartoons?

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