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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 would be the reason the daughter would not rescue him?
(a) She thinks he is crazy
(b) She is too afraid of the dark
(c) She believes he must be alone and suffering to achieve greatness
(d) Her father will not allow her to find Ambrose

2. Of what kind of material are Ambrose’s pants made?
(a) Polyester
(b) Gabardine
(c) Cotton
(d) Brushed denim

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

4. What does the narrator say is the primary function of the middle of a story?
(a) To delay the climax
(b) He does not think there is a function to the middle of a story, only the beginning and end.
(c) The middle of a story contains the climax so the end can finish with the resolution
(d) He is uncertain what the function should be

5. What does Ambrose wonder about himself when he thinks of scouting?
(a) Will he ever enjoy scouting
(b) Will he quit the troop when they go home
(c) Will he ever become a regular person
(d) Do the boys think he is strange

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of voice does Peter use when pledging to be a good boy?

2. What does Ambrose tell Magda is the reason he is limping?

3. With what does Ambrose brush Magda’s skirt?

4. To what does the narrator compare winding parts of the funhouse?

5. What does Ambrose think is a disappointment to eat even though they look good?

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