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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the children stay in line instead of going to eat?
(a) They don't want to lose their place in line.
(b) Because no one ever stays in Antler very long. They didn't want to miss the show.
(c) They don't have enough money to eat, plus see the sideshow.
(d) There's nothing good to eat.

2. Why does the Sheriff stop by Toby's house in Chapter 7?
(a) To ask Toby and Cal to talk to Zachary.
(b) To question him about the bowling alley robbery.
(c) To arrest Toby for torturing Zachary.
(d) To accuse Toby of breaking the window.

3. What does Toby's dad serve for dinner in Chapter 3?
(a) Salad.
(b) Hot dogs.
(c) Burgers.
(d) Frozen pizza.

4. Who agrees to cut Myrtie Mae's lawn throughout the summer?
(a) Wayne.
(b) Cal.
(c) Billy.
(d) Toby.

5. What kind of walls block off the sideshow boy from the visitors?
(a) Mirrored.
(b) Plexiglass.
(c) Wooden with viewing holes cut in.
(d) Glass.

Short Answer Questions

1. What human comparison does Tara use to try to understand the magnitude of the featured sideshow person?

2. What is the sheriff's favorite animal?

3. Who encourages Cal to write a letter?

4. What is the appearance of the sideshow ticket salesperson?

5. Whose sister does Toby take to see the sideshow?

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