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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-20, We Have Two Small Visitors and Old Man Pulaski and the Infamous Jaw-Breaker Blackmail Caper.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the reaction of Ralph's mom to the "special kid thing"?
(a) She was jealous she could not see it for herself.
(b) She was angry it took so long.
(c) She was more interested in Ralph's brother.
(d) She was eager to hear the details.

2. Who was on hand to help celebrate the "major award"?
(a) Ralph's schoolmates.
(b) Just the Parkers.
(c) Friends and neighbors.
(d) Extended family members.

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

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

5. What did Ralph learn about life, commercialism, and capitalism?
(a) It is all about having options.
(b) It is all about being able to choose your own candy.
(c) It is all about supply and demand.
(d) It is all about being an adult.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ralph says the pain of a toothache at 3 a.m. is like:

2. Most people were ___ during the Great Depression?

3. How can kids join the secret club?

4. How old is Ralph when he goes to the World's Fair?

5. What is the "special kid thing" at the World's Fair?

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