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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) Sounds of the crickets
(b) Brother's love
(c) Adults' presence and chatter
(d) Catching lightning bugs

2. Which of the following is not something Leo Auffmann is known for?
(a) Movie projectionist
(b) Jeweler
(c) Cigar shop owner
(d) Inventor

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

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

5. What does Douglas believe will happen if he gets new sneakers?
(a) They will make him faster
(b) They will keep his senses alive
(c) They will make him popular
(d) They will help him get more dandelions

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How much does Grandfather pay the boys for the dandelions they collect?

5. What is the dandelion wine used for during the winter?

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