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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' father speak about the wonders of?
(a) Nature
(b) Animals
(c) Life
(d) Death

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

3. Where does Lavinia go after the movie?
(a) Alone through the town
(b) To Helen's house
(c) Alone through the ravine
(d) She stays at the movie theater

4. Which of the following describes the style of Grandmother's kitchen under normal circumstances?
(a) Sensible
(b) Comfortable
(c) Chaotic
(d) Organized

5. Why can't any of the children or towsnpeople remember a young Mrs. Bentley?
(a) It was too long ago
(b) She is new to town
(c) She is older than everyone else
(d) She was never young

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describe Douglas' reflections on his summer experiences?

2. What does Douglas use to begin to appreciate his surroundings?

3. What does the time machine turn out to be?

4. Where does the trolley conductor take the boys on the last day the trolley is to run?

5. What does Douglas help his grandfather store?

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