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Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dennis do as he is moving the joystick on the arcade game even though he has no money?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Challenges other boys in the hopes they will pay for a game for him.
(c) Makes sound effects.
(d) Swears he will own the machine someday.

2. For what does Dennis' mother think money should not be used?
(a) To make a person happy or accepted.
(b) Frivolous pursuits.
(c) Fund the government's wars.
(d) Non-essentials except when they have a little extra money.

3. What is the first arcade game Dennis Ouyang ever saw?
(a) Galaga.
(b) Donkey Kong.
(c) Centipede.
(d) Pac-Man.

4. Where does Dennis find the game?
(a) In the lobby of a Chinese restaurant.
(b) At his friend's home.
(c) In a pizza parlor.
(d) At an arcade parlour.

5. What is Dennis' response to his first video game encounter?
(a) Thought it'd be too difficult to play.
(b) Enchanted.
(c) Disinterest.
(d) Thought it was childish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens two weeks after Dennis graduates high school?

2. What does Dennis demand of his father?

3. What does Dennis think about when he is with his family after first encountering his first video arcade game?

4. Why does Dennis start dropping hints about what he wants?

5. Why does Dennis not get an allowance?

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