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. Where does the narrator think many great ideas are invented?
(a) At MIT.
(b) On the toilet.
(c) At family reunions.
(d) In Algebra classes.

2. According to the narrator, New Jerseyites are bound together as _______________.
(a) A clan.
(b) Freaks of nature.
(c) Survivors.
(d) A species.

3. To the narrator, New Jersey symbolizes ___________________.
(a) primitive culture.
(b) white trash culture.
(c) elegant culture.
(d) American culture.

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

5. What New Jersey food did the narrator eat while in Colorado?
(a) Steaks.
(b) Spaghetti.
(c) Hot dogs.
(d) Pizza.

6. What is the culminating event of the summer at camp?
(a) A treasure hunt.
(b) A trip to Pizza Hut.
(c) An awards ceremony.
(d) A mixer with the girls' camp.

7. In what state does the narrator live?
(a) New York.
(b) Connecticut.
(c) Virginia.
(d) New Jersey.

8. What does Lieutenant Cherry warn the men about not doing so the locals won't come after them with guns?
(a) Talk about the pretty girls.
(b) Get drunk and rowdy.
(c) Date the local girls.
(d) Doing drugs.

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

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

11. What does the narrator say is always the butt of comedians' jokes?
(a) Donald Trump.
(b) The President.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Martha Stewart.

12. The head of the camp swears in the boys with an oath and _____________________.
(a) A secret wolf call.
(b) A bird call.
(c) The Pledge of Allegiance.
(d) Handshake.

13. What is the name of the lodge to which the narrator is assigned?
(a) Mole Lodge.
(b) Bear Cub Cabin.
(c) Chipmunk Cabin.
(d) Possum Lodge.

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

15. Who is the first boy to leave the contest?
(a) Big Al.
(b) Umbaugh.
(c) Goldberg.
(d) The narrator.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Ernie re-join his company after getting off the train?

2. Where is the narrator's childhood summer camp located?

3. Which one of the men in the army company stuffs candy bars into his luggage?

4. What name does the narrator say to call him even though it is not his real name?

5. Where was the treasure hunt prize found?

(see the answer keys)

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