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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 fascinated Ralph's father in his spare time?
(a) Reading the newspaper.
(b) Puzzles and contests.
(c) Fishing and cooking.
(d) Working.

2. How old is Ralph when he goes to the World's Fair?
(a) 7 or 8.
(b) 9 or 10.
(c) 5 or 6.
(d) 11 or 12.

3. What did Ralph call the summer that his father had a problem with his show?
(a) The year the BBQ struck back.
(b) The year the Roman candle struck back.
(c) The year the furnace struck back.
(d) The year the pinwheel struck back.

4. Why did Ralph get sick after the incident with Grover Dill?
(a) He ate too much at dinner.
(b) He caught a cold from being out in the snow.
(c) He was sick with guilt, shame, and fear.
(d) He had soap in his mouth from the cussing.

5. Pulaski was not in a charitable mood one time when Ralph went to buy candy. What did he make Ralph do?
(a) Buy gum with every jawbreaker.
(b) Buy one red jawbreaker for every black jawbreaker.
(c) Give some of his candy to his little brother.
(d) Stand in line longer than usual.

Short Answer Questions

1. As what does Ralph use the "Get in there, kid, you're holding up the line" comment?

2. What does the author tell his mother caused the cut he received while playing with his new toy in Chapter 2?

3. What does Ralph want Flick to make him to drink?

4. What does Flick accuse Ralph of having when they are speaking about the drink Ralph wants?

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

(see the answer key)

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