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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12, Flick Makes an Artistic Judgment and The Magic Mountain.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Santa tell the author about the present he wants?
(a) "Happy holidays, kid."
(b) "You'll shoot your eye out, kid."
(c) "Good choice for a present, kid."
(d) "How about some tinker toys?"

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

4. What does Ralph call Flick's jukebox?
(a) Classic.
(b) Guady.
(c) Pop Art.
(d) Loud.

5. Who sings what he considers to be "the greatest theme song of all time"?
(a) Flick.
(b) The Old Man.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Little Orphan Annie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What fascinated Ralph's father in his spare time?

3. What was the magazine of choice for young boys during Ralph and Flick's childhood?

4. What is the name of Ralph's father throughout the book?

5. How does Ralph behave on the blind date?

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