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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 "Tasmanian Jungle."
(b) In the "squirming world of adolescence."
(c) In "Magic Mountain."
(d) In the "impenetrable fetid jungle of kidhood."

2. Hohman's weather is described as having:
(a) Harsh winters and equally extreme summers.
(b) Lots of snow and lots of rain.
(c) Less rain than other nearby towns.
(d) Several thunderstorms each year.

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

4. What best friend of Ralph is introduced in Chapter 6?
(a) Schwartz.
(b) Junie Jo Prewitt.
(c) Flick.
(d) Steve.

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

6. To whom does Cleopatra pale in comparison?
(a) Ralph's mom.
(b) Miss Bryfogel.
(c) Junie Jo Prewitt.
(d) Helen.

7. Hohman, Indiana is described as being:
(a) A simple Midwestern town filled with mills, plants, and freight yards.
(b) A busy Midwestern town filled with taverns and shops.
(c) An East coast town filled with mills, plants, and freight yards.
(d) A West coast town filled with taverns and shops.

8. Who is Sandy?
(a) Ralph's younger sibling.
(b) Flick's dog.
(c) Annie's faithful companion.
(d) The radio show narrator.

9. How is Ralph's date behaving?
(a) She is laughing at all of Ralph's jokes.
(b) She talks incessantly.
(c) She is shy.
(d) She is not saying anything.

10. How does Ralph's mother find Ralph during his incident with Grover Dill?
(a) Ralph's friend Schwartz got his mom.
(b) Ralph's friend Flick got his mom.
(c) Ralph's teacher got his mom.
(d) Ralph's brother got his mom.

11. What does Ralph claim to be several stories high at the fair?
(a) The toy display.
(b) The candy display.
(c) Magic Mountain.
(d) Treasure Island.

12. What does Santa tell the author about the present he wants?
(a) "Happy holidays, kid."
(b) "Good choice for a present, kid."
(c) "How about some tinker toys?"
(d) "You'll shoot your eye out, kid."

13. How can kids join the secret club?
(a) By listening to the radio program.
(b) By sending in a silver inner seal from a can of Ovaltine.
(c) By asking Santa Claus.
(d) By writing the announcer a letter.

14. 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.

15. What elementary school do the children of Hohman attend?
(a) Thomas Jefferson School.
(b) George Washington School.
(c) Warren G. Harding School.
(d) John F. Kennedy School.

Short Answer Questions

1. The main character grew up in Hohman, but now lives in:

2. What teacher makes the class write a theme on Christmas in Chapter 2?

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

4. What was Grover Dill doing at the bar when Ralph was back in town visiting?

5. Cedar Lake is best described as:

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