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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. Who sings what he considers to be "the greatest theme song of all time"?
(a) Flick.
(b) Little Orphan Annie.
(c) Ralph.
(d) The Old Man.

2. What is the relationship between Ralph and Flick?
(a) They were good friends during their childhood.
(b) They are brothers.
(c) They went to the same college.
(d) They were on the same bowling team.

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

4. How did Ralph obtain membership in the secret club?
(a) He filled out an application.
(b) He sang the theme song for a radio show.
(c) He covertly obtained a silver Ovaltine seal and mailed it in.
(d) He won a contest.

5. How does everyone travel during the blind date?
(a) By bus.
(b) By car.
(c) By streetcar.
(d) By walking.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What did Ralph promise to do if he was allowed to go on the expedition in Chapter 8?

4. What makes Cedar Lake so unique?

5. The author believes children and parents were tougher back then, proven by the way:

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