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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Douglas go with his brother Tom and his Father?
(a) Town
(b) Forest
(c) Junk yard
(d) Meadow

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

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

4. Where do Douglas, his grandfather and brother meet Leo?
(a) In front of the cigar shop
(b) On the neighbor's porch
(c) At the movie house
(d) Next to the ravine

5. 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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Tom do as Douglas is contemplating his thoughts about the Thing?

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

5. What does Douglas suggest they should build?

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