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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 64 - 79.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lena make sure is happening before she sends for the fire department?
(a) Saul and Leo are far from the machine
(b) The machine is burning well
(c) Leo is safe
(d) A hose is nearby

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

3. How much does Grandfather pay the boys for the dandelions they collect?
(a) 25 cents per bag
(b) 1 cent per dandelion
(c) 5 cents per bag
(d) 10 cents per bag

4. What does Douglas question about his friends?
(a) Why they do not want to spend time with him
(b) When they will come to a new sense of being
(c) How they will spend the summer
(d) Why they seem more alive

5. Which of the following terms is an antonym for the term jubilant?
(a) Euphoric
(b) Triumphant
(c) Disappointed
(d) Delighted

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following words would Douglas use to describe Green Town?

3. What happens when Leo tries the machine himself?

4. What summer ritual do Douglas and Tom take part in?

5. What summer first does Grandfather look forward to and relish?

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