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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10, I Introduce Flick to the Art World and My Old Man and the Lascivious Special Award that Heralded the Birth of Pop Art.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Cedar Lake so unique?
(a) It is now condemned.
(b) It is extremely large.
(c) It is now full of clean water.
(d) It is extremely small.

2. How did the article's author get to the tavern the first time?
(a) By bus.
(b) By plane.
(c) By cab.
(d) By train.

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

4. Most people were ___ during the Great Depression?
(a) Happy.
(b) Healthy.
(c) Overworked.
(d) Unemployed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who told the author his dream present was a bad idea because it would harm him?

2. How would you best describe Ralph's emotions in Chapter 4?

3. What Christmas present does the main character want more than anything during his childhood?

4. Who was on hand to help celebrate the "major award"?

5. What does Ralph's father do when he figures out what the "major award" is?

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