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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6, I Poke at an Old Wound and The Endless Streetcar Ride into the Night, and the Tinfoil Noose.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Ralph describes his date as:
(a) Someone with whom he did not have the courage to speak.
(b) The worst-looking girl he has ever seen.
(c) He did not comment on his date.
(d) The best-looking girl he has ever seen.

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

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

5. Why is Ralph disappointed when he finally figures out what the secret message reads?
(a) It is an advertisement.
(b) It is not a message on how to stop the villains.
(c) He does not understand the message.
(d) It does not mention Red Ryder.

Short Answer Questions

1. How can kids join the secret club?

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

3. What holiday does the author reflect most on during that first day in Hohman?

4. The social life in Hohman is described as being in:

5. How does Ralph behave on the blind date?

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