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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 80 - 96.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Douglas find contentment in on Grandfather's porch?
(a) Brother's love
(b) Catching lightning bugs
(c) Sounds of the crickets
(d) Adults' presence and chatter

2. Which of the following characters first tried the machine after Leo announced it was finished?
(a) Douglas
(b) Lena
(c) Tom
(d) Saul

3. What summer first does Grandfather look forward to and relish?
(a) Making dandelion wine
(b) Big family breakfasts
(c) Waking to the sound of a lawn mower
(d) The smell of flowers and the sounds of birds

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

5. What is Tom relieved by when they return home?
(a) The ice cream he purchased
(b) Douglas' sweat
(c) The sound of his father returning
(d) Mother's cooking

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grandfather need to press with the dandelions Douglas and his brother collect?

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

3. What does Leo have a difficult time resolving the dynamics between?

4. What are jackstones?

5. How does Lena feel about the idea of the Happiness Machine?

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