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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 finally figure out about his father’s reaction when Ambrose says he is going through the funhouse with Magda?
(a) His father is thinking about taking his mother also
(b) His father wonders if Ambrose knows what goes on in a funhouse
(c) His father does not want Ambrose going without Peter
(d) His father thought it was humorous

2. What does the narrator say giving descriptions with two different senses, such as auditory and visual, can do?
(a) It helps the author remember what the characters are doing
(b) It draws the attention away from any narrative contrivances
(c) It adds words to the book
(d) It orients the reader’s imagination to the scene

3. How many times a year does Ambrose’s family come to Ocean City?
(a) Twice a year
(b) Once a year
(c) This is their first time at Ocean City
(d) Three times a year

4. What does Ambrose imagine about his work when he is an adult?
(a) He will be very famous in his line of work
(b) It will be something only super intelligent people can do
(c) It will help to save the world
(d) It will be work that will impress Magda

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does the narrator use to describe fiction about the problems of sensitive adolescents?

2. What does Ambrose think a perfect funhouse would contain?

3. What does the narrator say Ambrose and Peter’s father never does?

4. What example does Ambrose use to show he has more imagination than Peter?

5. In what situation does the narrator say it is not a good idea for an author to use the first person?

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