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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What is it about Helen Bentley that the children do not believe?
(a) That she can be mean
(b) That she is rich
(c) That she was once young
(d) That she dislikes summer

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bill Forrester plan on doing that bothers Grandfather greatly?

2. How does the children's disbelief make Helen feel?

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

4. Where do many of the women work and chat on the summer nights?

5. What does Douglas believe will happen if he gets new sneakers?

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