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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Level One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dennis' mother suggest to her husband?
(a) They take him to the science museum so he'll feel enthusiastic about the chemistry set.
(b) They ask Dennis to make something with the chemistry set.
(c) They get the Nintendo for his birthday.
(d) They let him visit his grandparents for a few days.

2. What is the topic of one of the notes Dennis' father leaves him?
(a) How to get into college.
(b) How to please one's parents.
(c) How to housebreak a puppy.
(d) Why video games are unhealthy.

3. What does Dennis say to his ma about his studies after he talks to Dr. Rodriguez?
(a) He made the Dean's list.
(b) They are going well.
(c) He has all "D's".
(d) They are terrible.

4. What happens two weeks after Dennis graduates high school?
(a) His father dies.
(b) His grandfather dies.
(c) His mother dies.
(d) His dog dies.

5. What does Dennis dream after his first encounter with a video arcade game?
(a) He dreams of a huge worm swallowing him.
(b) He dreams of flying away in one of the space ships.
(c) He dreams in pixels.
(d) He dreams of a pac-man eating him starting at his toes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Dennis' companion(s) react when he encountered his first video arcade game?

2. How often is Dennis supposed to call his ma?

3. What does the statue say when Dennis asks it for help?

4. Why does Dennis like to see other kids playing the arcade game near his home?

5. To what does Dennis compare the situation to that of his kindergarten teacher?

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