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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. To whom does Cleopatra pale in comparison?
(a) Junie Jo Prewitt.
(b) Ralph's mom.
(c) Helen.
(d) Miss Bryfogel.

2. What does Ralph's first secret message say?
(a) Be sure to eat your vegetables.
(b) Be sure to drink milk.
(c) Be sure to drink Ovaltine.
(d) Be sure to eat fruit.

3. What was the name of Ralph's favorite radio show?
(a) The Asp Strikes Again.
(b) TM Bar Ralston Show.
(c) Little Orphan Annie.
(d) Red Ryder Rustles the Range.

4. Who was the childhood hero displayed in a full-color ad in the back of a magazine in Chapter 2?
(a) Red Ryder.
(b) Davy Crockett.
(c) Black Bart.
(d) John Wayne.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Santa tell the author about the present he wants?

2. What is the Asp?

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

4. What elementary school do the children of Hohman attend?

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

(see the answer key)

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