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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Diluted
(b) Collected
(c) Purified
(d) Extracted

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Tom feel as he and his mother approach the ravine?

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

4. What does Douglas question about his friends?

5. How old is Douglas at the beginning of this novel?

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