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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 180 - 187.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Douglas keep his fireflies?
(a) Outside
(b) Vase
(c) Glass
(d) Mason jar

2. What does Douglas do with the fireflies at the end of this section?
(a) Puts them on a shelf
(b) Gives them to his great-grandfather
(c) Kills them
(d) Releases them

3. What happens to Leo after he enters the kitchen and announces he finished the plans for the Happiness Machine?
(a) Faints
(b) Storms out of the house
(c) Celebrates
(d) Drinks

4. What surprise does John have for Douglas?
(a) He is getting married
(b) His father is dying
(c) He is moving
(d) He no longer wants to be Douglas's friend

5. How old is Lavinia Nebbs?
(a) 87
(b) 33
(c) 54
(d) 25

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Tom relieved by when they return home?

3. Which of the following activities doesn't grandfather send Douglas to do to take his mind off of the doom and gloom talk?

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

5. Which of the following terms is an antonym for the term jubilant?

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