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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. Why did Ambrose’s mother put off his baptism?
(a) She had just procrastinated
(b) She could not decide what church to use
(c) She is not baptized herself
(d) She wanted him to understand the ceremony

2. What does Ambrose’s mother tell the children about the money they are given?
(a) Use the money for rides because the father will buy dinner
(b) Put the money away in their deepest pocket
(c) Do not spend the money quickly or in one place
(d) It is a holiday so spend it having a good time

3. What is the most difficult part of riding the carousel only once?
(a) Not falling off
(b) Not getting a horse near Magda
(c) Coming up with the ticket price
(d) Choosing a mount

4. From what point of view does Ambrose narrate the story of his life to himself?
(a) Second person limited
(b) First person point of view
(c) He does not narrate the story of his life
(d) Third person

5. How does Magda peel a banana?
(a) She cuts the peel with a fingernail
(b) With her toes
(c) With both hands
(d) Using one hand and her teeth

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the worst of the sun come into the car?

2. What did Ambrose do at his Boy Scout initiation ceremony?

3. Why does Peter insist they stand by the funhouse?

4. Ambrose thinks everything one sees in Ocean City is preparation and intermission for what?

5. What kind of car is the family taking to Ocean City?

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