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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 26 - 36.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what state does this novel take place?
(a) Indiana
(b) Idaho
(c) Illinois
(d) Iowa

3. What does Leo have a difficult time resolving the dynamics between?
(a) Man and machine
(b) Nature and Man
(c) Night and day
(d) Man and Woman

4. How many parts does Douglas decide to keep track of his summer in?
(a) 3
(b) 1
(c) 2
(d) 5

5. What does Leo believe machines end up being used for?
(a) Angry purposes
(b) Happiness
(c) Destructive purposes
(d) Surprises

Short Answer 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?

2. Where do Douglas, his grandfather and brother meet Leo?

3. How much more money does Douglas need to buy the new sneakers himself?

4. What does Grandfather need to press with the dandelions Douglas and his brother collect?

5. Which of the following terms is an antonym for the term jubilant?

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