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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-5: The Catch; Hector Goes into a Sponge State and Has a Satori; Boys, Dogs, Science Fiction; Rodeo Show; Leg Buds.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hector help his father with the following Saturday?
(a) Tuning up the car.
(b) Putting up screens.
(c) Washing and waxing the truck.
(d) Picking strawberries.

2. What is Debbie reading with such absorption that she gets sunburned?
(a) A science fiction novel.
(b) A book about birds.
(c) A true romance story.
(d) A book about caterpillars.

3. For what does Debbie wish?
(a) That something good would happen to her.
(b) A straight-A report card.
(c) A kitten.
(d) A puppy.

4. How is Rowanne described?
(a) As pretty.
(b) As very intelligent.
(c) As average.
(d) As homely.

5. What does Debbie wish boys were more like?
(a) A teddy bear.
(b) Her cat.
(c) Her dog.
(d) A tiger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What age group are Debbie, Hector, Lenny, Phil and Patty?

2. Who changes like caterpillars change into butterflies?

3. What is Hector's major concern this summer?

4. How does Rowanne use Hector as an excuse?

5. How is Homer described?

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