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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 old was Ralph when he had his first "searchlight" moment?
(a) 10.
(b) 15.
(c) 13.
(d) 14.

2. Who is the main character?
(a) Flick.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Red Ryder.
(d) The Old Man.

3. How does Ralph describe "the rest of us?"
(a) Everyone that is not in a secret membership club.
(b) The kids who know the radio show theme songs.
(c) Everyone in a secret membership club.
(d) Everyone but the Official People.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the author of the article titled "The Return of the Native to the Indiana Mill Town"?

3. What best friend of Ralph is introduced in Chapter 6?

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

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

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