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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are male children trapped, according to Ralph?
(a) In the "impenetrable fetid jungle of kidhood."
(b) In the "squirming world of adolescence."
(c) In the "Tasmanian Jungle."
(d) In "Magic Mountain."

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. How does Ralph's mother feel about the "major award"?
(a) She wants to show it off to the neighbors.
(b) She wants to sell it for cash.
(c) She likes it.
(d) She does not like it.

4. What was the magazine of choice for young boys during Ralph and Flick's childhood?
(a) Time magazine.
(b) Redbook magazine.
(c) Boy Scouts of America magazine.
(d) Open Road for Boys.

5. What does Ralph do to Grover Dill?
(a) He starts laughing at him.
(b) He starts throwing snowballs at him.
(c) He starts pummeling him.
(d) He starts running away from him.

6. What was Grover Dill doing at the bar when Ralph was back in town visiting?
(a) Drinking with Flick.
(b) Fighting with another patron.
(c) Talking about a new business.
(d) Getting acquainted with an old friend.

7. What did Grover Dill do to make Ralph's lip bleed?
(a) He tripped Ralph.
(b) He bit Ralph.
(c) He hit Ralph.
(d) He kicked Ralph.

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

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

10. How does Ralph feel when his father pulls up in the driveway when he gets home after his incident with Grover Dill?
(a) He is happy.
(b) He is shaking.
(c) He is terrified.
(d) He is proud.

11. How did Ralph obtain membership in the secret club?
(a) He filled out an application.
(b) He won a contest.
(c) He sang the theme song for a radio show.
(d) He covertly obtained a silver Ovaltine seal and mailed it in.

12. What was the "major award"?
(a) A new house.
(b) A leg in the shape of a lamp.
(c) A lamp in the shape of a leg.
(d) A bowling alley.

13. 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 had soap in his mouth from the cussing.
(d) He was sick with guilt, shame, and fear.

14. Why is Ralph's sporting choice so unusual?
(a) He lives, breathes, and dreams the sport but never gets the chance to participate.
(b) He lives, breathes, and dreams the sport, but his mother does not let him participate.
(c) He lives, breathes, and dreams the sport, but his father does not let him participate.
(d) He lives, breathes, and dreams the sport, but he is not very good.

15. What Christmas present does the main character want more than anything during his childhood?
(a) Official Red Ryder lasso.
(b) Official Red Ryder cowboy hat.
(c) Official Red Ryder air rifle.
(d) Official Red Ryder wagon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Ralph's parents fight about the "major award"?

2. What elementary school do the children of Hohman attend?

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

4. Who was the childhood hero displayed in a full-color ad in the back of a magazine in Chapter 2?

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

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