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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 37 - 47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is considered Douglas and Tom's first rite of the summer?
(a) Picking fox grapes
(b) Eating wild strawberries
(c) Going on a picnic in the forest
(d) Collecting dandelions

2. How old is Douglas at the beginning of this novel?
(a) 15
(b) 13
(c) 12
(d) 10

3. What does Douglas' father speak about the wonders of?
(a) Death
(b) Animals
(c) Nature
(d) Life

4. How often does Douglas spend the night with his grandparents?
(a) One
(b) Seven
(c) Two
(d) Five

5. What does Tom do as Douglas is contemplating his thoughts about the Thing?
(a) Knocks over his bucket full of fruit
(b) Runs away and calls for Douglas to chase him
(c) Steals his bucket full of fruit
(d) Jumps on him for a fight

Short Answer Questions

1. What is mother doing while Tom sits by the front door screen?

2. 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?

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

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

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

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