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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 Christmas present does the main character want more than anything during his childhood?
(a) Official Red Ryder wagon.
(b) Official Red Ryder cowboy hat.
(c) Official Red Ryder air rifle.
(d) Official Red Ryder lasso.

2. The author believes children and parents were tougher back then, proven by the way:
(a) The kids always went to school in harsh weather.
(b) The kids never complained about supper.
(c) The kids always did chores outside.
(d) The kids always worked on the farms.

3. Why is Ralph's sporting choice so unusual?
(a) He lives, breathes, and dreams the sport, but his father does not let him participate.
(b) He lives, breathes, and dreams the sport but never gets the chance to participate.
(c) He lives, breathes, and dreams the sport, but his mother does not let him participate.
(d) He lives, breathes, and dreams the sport, but he is not very good.

4. How does Ralph describe "the rest of us?"
(a) Everyone that is not in a secret membership club.
(b) The kids who know the radio show theme songs.
(c) Everyone in a secret membership club.
(d) Everyone but the Official People.

5. How did the article's author get to the tavern the first time?
(a) By plane.
(b) By bus.
(c) By cab.
(d) By train.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ralph's term for prime ministers, presidents, cabinet members, and stars?

2. What else does Cedar Lake have to offer for entertainment?

3. What is the last present opened on Christmas Day in Chapter 2?

4. How did Ralph obtain membership in the secret club?

5. What best friend of Ralph is introduced in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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