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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 188 - 204.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Douglas offer to do to make up for the money he is short so that he will still be able to get the shoes?
(a) Collects dandelions
(b) Runs errands
(c) Cleans the store
(d) Advertises with his friends about the shoes

2. What is it about Helen Bentley that the children do not believe?
(a) That she can be mean
(b) That she dislikes summer
(c) That she is rich
(d) That she was once young

3. How does the empty mason jar make Douglas feel?
(a) Sad
(b) Hopeful
(c) Empty
(d) Relieved

4. What does Lena make sure is happening before she sends for the fire department?
(a) The machine is burning well
(b) A hose is nearby
(c) Leo is safe
(d) Saul and Leo are far from the machine

5. What does mother call the specter of death?
(a) Odin
(b) Lonely One
(c) Grim Reaper
(d) Grim

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Douglas like to think of John as?

2. Where does Douglas go to find wisdom?

3. What does Helen invite Bill to her house to do?

4. Which of the following activities doesn't grandfather send Douglas to do to take his mind off of the doom and gloom talk?

5. What types of books does Sam Brown say that Clara Goodwater ordered?

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