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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does this novel begin?
(a) 1928
(b) 1910
(c) 1940
(d) 1950

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

3. Which of the following characters believes that a sandwich outdoors tastes different from indoors?
(a) Douglass
(b) Tom
(c) Grandfather
(d) Father

4. 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.
(a) Collected
(b) Purified
(c) Extracted
(d) Diluted

5. Where do the men and boys gather on many of the summer nights?
(a) Porches
(b) Ravine
(c) Meadow
(d) Kitchens

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Douglas believe will happen if he gets new sneakers?

2. Why does Douglas' sense of excitement become lackluster when he is with his friends?

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

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

5. What rite does Douglas perform on the third day of summer?

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