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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lost in the Funhouse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ambrose think about him being a brother to Peter?
(a) Ambrose is a good brother
(b) Peter would be better off with a brother who is normal
(c) Peter enjoys having a brother who looks up to him
(d) Ambrose and Peter will never be close friends

2. Of what does Ambrose warn Magda when he asks her to go through the funhouse with him?
(a) That he has never been through the funhouse
(b) That Peter will not be with them as Peter has no money
(c) That he plans to look up her dress
(d) That a kiss will be acceptable payment for spending a quarter on her

3. What is the name of the character who is advertising the funhouse?
(a) Aunt Polly
(b) Crazy Lucy
(c) Fat May
(d) Princess Laurel

4. Why is Ocean City browned out?
(a) So the place will appear mysterious at night
(b) Because of U-boats
(c) To save electricity
(d) In case of air raids

5. What does the narrator say is a way to save face if one is lost when one is found?
(a) Start to cry when asked a question
(b) Act surprised at the fuss and pretend you were never lost
(c) Say you were chasing a dog who got into the funhouse
(d) Pretend you were trying to find a lost child you heard crying

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ambrose embarrassed when he hands the funhouse ticket woman money for him and Magda?

2. What does Ambrose wonder about himself when he thinks of scouting?

3. What do Peter and Magda do while Ambrose’s father is searching for Ambrose?

4. What does Ambrose think is different about himself from others?

5. What does the narrator say funhouses need at intervals?

(see the answer key)

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