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

2. Which of the following words would Douglas use to describe Green Town?
(a) Surprising
(b) Routine
(c) Unpredictable
(d) Magical

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

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

5. 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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leo believe machines end up being used for?

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

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

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

5. In what state does this novel take place?

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