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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8, Flick Offers Me Hard Liquor and Hairy Gertz and the Forty-Seven Crappies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Santa tell the author about the present he wants?
(a) "How about some tinker toys?"
(b) "Happy holidays, kid."
(c) "Good choice for a present, kid."
(d) "You'll shoot your eye out, kid."

2. How would you best describe Ralph's emotions in Chapter 4?
(a) Eagerly excited and then bitterly dissapointed.
(b) Nonchalant.
(c) Bitterly disappointed and then eagerly excited.
(d) Extremely happy.

3. Who is the main character?
(a) The Old Man.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Red Ryder.
(d) Flick.

4. Ralph thinks there are several moments in a person's life when:
(a) Everyone is meant to be part of "The Rest of Us."
(b) Everyone has the ability to become an Official Person.
(c) The cosmic searchlight of Humor shines upon them.
(d) The cosmic searchlight of Truth shines upon them.

5. Whom does Ralph join on Chapter 8's expedition?
(a) His father.
(b) His teacher.
(c) His brother.
(d) Grover Dill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Ralph smile near the end of the expedition in Chapter 8?

2. What does Ralph's first secret message say?

3. According to Ralph, how many other people join in the 2 a.m. expedition in Chapter 8?

4. What is the relationship between Ralph and Flick?

5. What was the magazine of choice for young boys during Ralph and Flick's childhood?

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