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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 48 - 63.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Douglas' father speak about the wonders of?
(a) Nature
(b) Life
(c) Animals
(d) Death

2. What does Douglas find contentment in on Grandfather's porch?
(a) Adults' presence and chatter
(b) Catching lightning bugs
(c) Sounds of the crickets
(d) Brother's love

3. What happens when Leo tries the machine himself?
(a) It works perfectly
(b) It reduces him to tears
(c) It explodes
(d) It catches on fire

4. Which of the following are the major themes of this section?
(a) Life and death
(b) Death and fear
(c) Relief and happiness
(d) Perseverence and friendship

5. What summer first does Grandfather look forward to and relish?
(a) Big family breakfasts
(b) Waking to the sound of a lawn mower
(c) The smell of flowers and the sounds of birds
(d) Making dandelion wine

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the men and boys gather on many of the summer nights?

2. Where do many of the women work and chat on the summer nights?

3. How many parts does Douglas decide to keep track of his summer in?

4. What does the Happiness Machine actually result in?

5. What does Leo have a difficult time resolving the dynamics between?

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