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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What club does Ralph so badly want to join?
(a) The Little Orphan Annie Secret Circle.
(b) Flick's Tavern Crew.
(c) The Red Ryder Rangers.
(d) Grover Dill's Club.

3. Who was the childhood hero displayed in a full-color ad in the back of a magazine in Chapter 2?
(a) Davy Crockett.
(b) John Wayne.
(c) Black Bart.
(d) Red Ryder.

4. Whom does Ralph join on Chapter 8's expedition?
(a) Grover Dill.
(b) His father.
(c) His brother.
(d) His teacher.

5. The social life in Hohman is described as being in:
(a) Marching band grounds.
(b) Taverns, barber shops, and dance halls.
(c) High school football stadiums.
(d) Bowling halls, union halls, or beer halls.

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

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

8. According to Ralph, how many other people join in the 2 a.m. expedition in Chapter 8?
(a) 17.
(b) 1,700.
(c) 7,000.
(d) 17,000.

9. Cedar Lake is best described as:
(a) A fisherman's paradise.
(b) A cool and crisp recreation location.
(c) A miserable mudhole.
(d) A scenic vacation spot.

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

11. How did the "major award" get broken?
(a) It was dropped while being moved to the front window.
(b) It was knocked over when someone was watering plants.
(c) It fell while being cleaned.
(d) It broke when someone changed the light bulb.

12. What is the name of the tavern owner?
(a) The Old Man.
(b) Flick.
(c) Steve.
(d) Ralph.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the last present opened on Christmas Day in Chapter 2?

5. What resides inside every male child, according to Ralph?

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