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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 223 - 239.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Douglas hide from Grandma to help her become a better cook?
(a) Pans
(b) Cookbooks
(c) Herbs
(d) New glasses

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

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

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

5. What does Great-grandma hold up to use with Douglas to explain?
(a) Comb
(b) Mirror
(c) Brush
(d) Picture frame

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following descriptions best matches what the children thought the Lonely One looked like?

2. Which of the following describes the style of Grandmother's kitchen under normal circumstances?

3. What does Mr. Black do with the wax figurine?

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

5. What happens when Leo tries the machine himself?

(see the answer key)

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