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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Ralph's term for prime ministers, presidents, cabinet members, and stars?
(a) The Rest of Us.
(b) Official People.
(c) Wealthy People.
(d) Regal People.

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

4. Why is Ralph disappointed when he finally figures out what the secret message reads?
(a) It does not mention Red Ryder.
(b) He does not understand the message.
(c) It is an advertisement.
(d) It is not a message on how to stop the villains.

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

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

7. Who sings what he considers to be "the greatest theme song of all time"?
(a) Little Orphan Annie.
(b) Ralph.
(c) The Old Man.
(d) Flick.

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

9. Who told the author his dream present was a bad idea because it would harm him?
(a) His mother, his teacher, and his best friend.
(b) His teacher, his principal, and his neighbor.
(c) His mother, his teacher, and Santa.
(d) His father, his mother, and his brother.

10. Who is the author of the article titled "The Return of the Native to the Indiana Mill Town"?
(a) Grover Dill.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Flick.
(d) Miss Bryfogel.

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

12. Who breaks the "major award"?
(a) Ralph's mother.
(b) Ralph's father.
(c) Ralph's friend.
(d) Ralph.

13. The lady at the Automat had a button that read:
(a) Disarm the Army.
(b) Eat Vegetarian.
(c) Disarm the Toy Industry.
(d) Made in the USA.

14. How did Ralph react to the cut lip?
(a) He started yelling at Grover Dill as he ran away.
(b) He started crying and cussing.
(c) He threw himself at Grover Dill in a blinding fury of rage.
(d) He ran away to his house with his brother.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The main character said that people in Hohman never go there but mostly want:

3. What holiday does the author reflect most on during that first day in Hohman?

4. When does Ralph first consider himself a man?

5. Ralph thinks there are several moments in a person's life when:

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