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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 habit of Tom's gives Douglas an idea?
(a) Running through the meadow
(b) Collecting rainwater
(c) Keeping statistics
(d) Gathering dandelions

2. Which of the following terms is an antonym for the term jubilant?
(a) Euphoric
(b) Disappointed
(c) Delighted
(d) Triumphant

3. What does Tom do as Douglas is contemplating his thoughts about the Thing?
(a) Jumps on him for a fight
(b) Runs away and calls for Douglas to chase him
(c) Steals his bucket full of fruit
(d) Knocks over his bucket full of fruit

4. Why does Douglas' sense of excitement become lackluster when he is with his friends?
(a) He cannot keep up with them
(b) He likes their shoes more than his own
(c) They make fun of his shoes
(d) No one tlaks to him

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Douglas use to begin to appreciate his surroundings?

2. Which of the following words means about the same thing as the word distilled as it is used in the following sentence? The distilled brew will serve the family well.

3. What does Tom say would not belong in a Happiness Machine?

4. Which of the following is not something Leo Auffmann is known for?

5. What does Douglas' father speak about the wonders of?

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