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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 "Tasmanian Jungle."
(c) In the "squirming world of adolescence."
(d) In "Magic Mountain."

2. What does the author tell his mother caused the cut he received while playing with his new toy in Chapter 2?
(a) A band of villains tried to attack the family in the backyard.
(b) A BB ricocheted off the target and hit his face.
(c) A runaway icicle caused the accident.
(d) The neighbor's dogs jumped on him.

3. What is the "special kid thing" at the World's Fair?
(a) Fort Sheridan.
(b) Magic Mountain.
(c) Fort Bragg.
(d) Treasure Island.

4. How does Ralph get down?
(a) He gets on a ride.
(b) He walks back down the stairs.
(c) He calls his parents for help.
(d) The attendant pushes him.

5. What did Ralph's mom hear when she found him during the incident with Grover Dill?
(a) Ralph was spitting like a camel.
(b) Ralph was howling like a dog.
(c) Ralph was crying out in pain.
(d) Ralph was cussing like a sailor.

6. How do Ralph's parents fight about the "major award"?
(a) They have Ralph choose sides.
(b) They stop eating dinner together.
(c) They each open or close the curtain to show off or hide the "major award."
(d) They yell at each other.

7. The main character said that people in Hohman never go there but mostly want:
(a) To have their own business.
(b) To leave.
(c) Never to leave.
(d) To have many children.

8. 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 shaking.
(b) He is terrified.
(c) He is proud.
(d) He is happy.

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

10. How would you best describe Ralph's emotions in Chapter 4?
(a) Nonchalant.
(b) Eagerly excited and then bitterly dissapointed.
(c) Extremely happy.
(d) Bitterly disappointed and then eagerly excited.

11. What does Ralph's father do when he figures out what the "major award" is?
(a) He gives it to Ralph.
(b) He throws it away.
(c) He puts it in the front window.
(d) He finishes dinner.

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

13. How did the article's author get to the tavern the first time?
(a) By cab.
(b) By plane.
(c) By bus.
(d) By train.

14. How can kids figure out the secret message on the radio show?
(a) By sending in a postcard.
(b) By listening to the program every day.
(c) By using a special decoder pin.
(d) By knowing a secret language.

15. What paralyzes Ralph with fear at the top of the "special kid thing"?
(a) Kids are running around with masks.
(b) Kids are screaming and disappearing into darkness.
(c) There is no way back down.
(d) There are adults at the top.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does everyone travel during the blind date?

2. According to Ralph, how many other people join in the 2 a.m. expedition in Chapter 8?

3. Where was the World's Fair held the year Ralph went as a child?

4. How did the "major award" get broken?

5. What best friend of Ralph is introduced in Chapter 6?

(see the answer keys)

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