A Fistful of Fig Newtons Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Jean Shepherd
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A Fistful of Fig Newtons Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Jean Shepherd
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 136 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did each boy bet in the contest?
(a) $50.
(b) $100.
(c) $5.
(d) $20.

2. Who finds the treasure hunt prize?
(a) The narrator.
(b) Jake.
(c) Schwartz.
(d) Skunk.

3. What surprising things do the boys find as they pick up trash?
(a) Whiskey bottles.
(b) Beer cans.
(c) Cigarette butts.
(d) Condoms.

4. For what job does the narrator get selected on the train?
(a) Surveillance.
(b) KP duty.
(c) Communications.
(d) Guard duty.

5. What does Kissel make in leathercraft?
(a) A batting glove.
(b) A wallet.
(c) A shoulder holster for his father's bourbon bottle.
(d) A belt.

6. The Nobba-WaWa-Nockee Loyalty Song is sung to the tune of what other song?
(a) Notre Dame Fight Song.
(b) Old MacDonald.
(c) Row, Row, Row Your Boat.
(d) A Hundred Bottles of Beer on the Wall.

7. What does Ernie get off the train to do?
(a) Buy beer.
(b) Buy some magazines.
(c) Make a phone call.
(d) Get some fresh air.

8. When does Ernie re-join his company after getting off the train?
(a) He never returns.
(b) The next day.
(c) In a couple hours.
(d) In a week.

9. What is the building made to look like a ship near the New Jersey highway?
(a) USS New Jersey.
(b) Flagship.
(c) H.M.S. New Jersey.
(d) Titanic II.

10. Where is the narrator's childhood summer camp located?
(a) Vermont.
(b) Maine.
(c) Minnesota.
(d) Michigan.

11. According to the narrator, New Jersey residents are chronic _______________.
(a) Tailgaters.
(b) Gamblers.
(c) Smokers.
(d) Coughers.

12. What does the narrator think is a true Utopia?
(a) Vacation.
(b) Childhood.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Prayer.

13. What is the narrator's favorite snack?
(a) Fig Newtons.
(b) Cheetos.
(c) Doritos.
(d) Oreos.

14. To what does the narrator compare the Margate Elephant?
(a) Shrek.
(b) Frisch's Big Boy.
(c) The Statue of Liberty.
(d) Shamu.

15. From what city does the summer camp bus depart?
(a) Detroit.
(b) Milwaukee.
(c) Toledo.
(d) Chicago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the boys learn in forestcraft?

2. Where is the narrator as this chapter begins?

3. What does the narrator say is always the butt of comedians' jokes?

4. What New Jersey food did the narrator eat while in Colorado?

5. What does the narrator say ruined a high class New Jersey party?

(see the answer keys)

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