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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4, Flick Fails to Recall an Old Song and The Counterfeit Secret Circle Member Gets the Message, or The Asp Strikes Again.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The main character grew up in Hohman, but now lives in:
(a) New York.
(b) New England.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Boston.

2. Who told the author his dream present was a bad idea because it would harm him?
(a) His mother, his teacher, and Santa.
(b) His mother, his teacher, and his best friend.
(c) His teacher, his principal, and his neighbor.
(d) His father, his mother, and his brother.

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

4. Hohman, Indiana is described as being:
(a) A busy Midwestern town filled with taverns and shops.
(b) A simple Midwestern town filled with mills, plants, and freight yards.
(c) A West coast town filled with taverns and shops.
(d) An East coast town filled with mills, plants, and freight yards.

5. The social life in Hohman is described as being in:
(a) High school football stadiums.
(b) Taverns, barber shops, and dance halls.
(c) Bowling halls, union halls, or beer halls.
(d) Marching band grounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. How can kids figure out the secret message on the radio show?

2. What does the author tell his mother caused the cut he received while playing with his new toy in Chapter 2?

3. How would you best describe Ralph's emotions in Chapter 4?

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

5. What Christmas present does the main character want more than anything during his childhood?

(see the answer key)

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