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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 happened in roller coaster car in the early 1900’s?
(a) It had a rattlesnake in it
(b) It came off the track as the riders were boarding it.
(c) It ran off the track and sailed over the boardwalk
(d) It was struck by lightning

2. What does Ambrose wish for at the end of the story?
(a) That he was already an adult
(b) That the funhouse had never been built
(c) That he had never entered the funhouse and that he was dead
(d) That Magda was with him

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

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

5. Where does Uncle Karl tell the children not to go?
(a) In the ocean
(b) To any of the bars that serve liquor
(c) To any casino
(d) Under the boardwalk

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most difficult part of riding the carousel only once?

2. What did Ambrose try to do when he was baptized?

3. What is Uncle Karl told is the reason there will be no fireworks that night?

4. On what street does Magda live?

5. What does the narrator say is the most distinguishing physical feature of Ambrose’s father?

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