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

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

3. What is the name of the tavern owner?
(a) Ralph.
(b) The Old Man.
(c) Steve.
(d) Flick.

4. What is the name of the store that has the best window decorations during the holidays?
(a) Weinstock's department store.
(b) Goldblatt's department store.
(c) J. C. Penney's department store.
(d) Macy's department store.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What major event is going on in the United States during the main character's childhood?

4. Who is Sandy?

5. What does Ralph's first secret message say?

(see the answer key)

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