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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much more money does Douglas need to buy the new sneakers himself?
(a) One dollar
(b) One dollar and ten cents
(c) Twenty-five cents
(d) Fifty cents

2. What does Grandfather need to press with the dandelions Douglas and his brother collect?
(a) Fresh rainwater
(b) Fox grapes
(c) Mint leaves
(d) Wild strawberries

3. Why does Mother grow anxious when Tom returns from the store?
(a) She believes she forgot to unplug the iron
(b) The Lonely One is around
(c) Father is not home yet
(d) Douglas is not home yet

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

5. Where do the men and boys gather on many of the summer nights?
(a) Ravine
(b) Kitchens
(c) Meadow
(d) Porches

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lena make sure is happening before she sends for the fire department?

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

3. What does Mother send Tom to purchase?

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

5. What habit of Tom's gives Douglas an idea?

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