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

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

3. What does the author tell his mother caused the cut he received while playing with his new toy in Chapter 2?
(a) A band of villains tried to attack the family in the backyard.
(b) The neighbor's dogs jumped on him.
(c) A BB ricocheted off the target and hit his face.
(d) A runaway icicle caused the accident.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main character?

2. What teacher makes the class write a theme on Christmas in Chapter 2?

3. The main character grew up in Hohman, but now lives in:

4. Hohman, Indiana is described as being:

5. The main character said that people in Hohman never go there but mostly want:

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