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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. What major event is going on in the United States during the main character's childhood?
(a) The Great Depression.
(b) The Black Death.
(c) The American Civil War.
(d) World War I.

2. What does Ralph's first secret message say?
(a) Be sure to drink milk.
(b) Be sure to drink Ovaltine.
(c) Be sure to eat fruit.
(d) Be sure to eat your vegetables.

3. The main character grew up in Hohman, but now lives in:
(a) New York.
(b) New England.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Boston.

4. When does Ralph first consider himself a man?
(a) When he got his first job.
(b) After his first blind date.
(c) During the fishing trip with his father.
(d) When he received a BB gun.

5. What is the theme in Chapters 3 and 4?
(a) Coming of age.
(b) Young Ralph versus old Ralph.
(c) Parents versus children.
(d) Outsider looking in.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was the reaction of Ralph's mom to the "special kid thing"?

4. Why is Ralph disappointed when he finally figures out what the secret message reads?

5. How can kids figure out the secret message on the radio show?

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