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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ralph learn about the contests at the Orpheum?
(a) Contests are a great idea.
(b) Women of the Great Depression like free stuff.
(c) Contests are a horrible idea.
(d) Nothing in life is free.

2. What was Ralph's punishment for damaging "the Graham"?
(a) He had to clean the house.
(b) He was not punished.
(c) Loads of guilt.
(d) He had to wash the car.

3. One year, Lud Kissel produced:
(a) The largest Dago bomb anyone had seen.
(b) The largest pile of dynamite anyone had seen.
(c) The largest fire anyone had seen.
(d) The largest cocktail anyone had seen.

4. What is so special about the contests at the Orpheum?
(a) They make people laugh, which was difficult to do in the Great Depression.
(b) They entertain a depressed crowd going through the Great Depression.
(c) They give away prizes, food, and cash to people going through the Great Depression.
(d) They make one person a hero, making people happy in the Great Depression.

5. While Ralph continues to celebrate conquering the bully, this person reminds him of a time when he was not as ferocious.
(a) The Old Man.
(b) Schwartz.
(c) Flick.
(d) His brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ralph's father complain to about the damages?

2. What is a tax assessor?

3. What does Flick accuse Ralph of having when they are speaking about the drink Ralph wants?

4. What does Ralph think about the book he found in his parents' room?

5. What is the reaction of Ralph's father when he finds out "the Graham" has been damaged?

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