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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 the narrator say should be the middle of a story about being lost in a fun house?
(a) The narrator thinks there should be no set beginning, middle and end in a story
(b) He does not say what should be in the middle
(c) The middle should start when the main character gets lost
(d) All the relevant facts between going into the house and getting lost

2. What sets beside the lady on the cigar box?
(a) A stack of books
(b) A flute
(c) A five-stringed lyre
(d) A small bassinette

3. What is Uncle Karl told is the reason there will be no fireworks that night?
(a) The town does not have the money
(b) There is going to be a strong thunderstorm that evening
(c) Because of enemy submarines
(d) There is a shortage of materials

4. What is hanging above the old man’s head in the funhouse?
(a) A tapestry
(b) A panel of toggle switches
(c) A war poster
(d) A chain and pulley

5. What does Ambrose think sounds like bees droning?
(a) The old man snoring
(b) A noise under the walk where he is standing
(c) An old, black, wall fan
(d) The noise in his head

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ambrose do after he pushes his glasses up on his nose while the family is driving?

2. Why does Ambrose walk on Magda’s right side when they are on the boardwalk?

3. What does Ambrose think would be the reason the daughter would not rescue him?

4. What do most people do when they hear the funhouse character through the loud speakers?

5. What does Magda pretend to ignore at the swimming pool?

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