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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 use to begin to appreciate his surroundings?
(a) Flavors of mint and pinesap
(b) Father's words
(c) Tom's adventure
(d) Senses

2. What does Tom say would not belong in a Happiness Machine?
(a) Ravine at night
(b) The lonely one
(c) Fear
(d) Ironing

3. How does Lena feel about the idea of the Happiness Machine?
(a) Excited
(b) Surprised
(c) Relieved
(d) Displeased

4. What does Douglas believe will happen if he gets new sneakers?
(a) They will make him popular
(b) They will help him get more dandelions
(c) They will make him faster
(d) They will keep his senses alive

5. Which of the following characters first tried the machine after Leo announced it was finished?
(a) Saul
(b) Lena
(c) Douglas
(d) Tom

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Leo after he enters the kitchen and announces he finished the plans for the Happiness Machine?

2. What does Mother send Tom to purchase?

3. How often does Douglas spend the night with his grandparents?

4. How much does Grandfather pay the boys for the dandelions they collect?

5. What makes Lena furious about the time Leo spent working on the Happiness Machine?

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