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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Joy to the World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book One, which guest on The Ed Sullivan Show is liked by Laura and Irwin?
(a) Perry Como.
(b) Maurice Chevalier.
(c) Frank Sinatra.
(d) A ventriloquist.

2. What does Irwin want to be when he grows up in Book One?
(a) A preacher.
(b) A farmer.
(c) A policeman.
(d) A baseball player.

3. According to Irwin's paper in Book One, how tall is Grandawma?
(a) Four foot eleven.
(b) Six feet tall.
(c) Five foot two.
(d) Five foot eight.

4. When Kincaid has a nightmare in Book One, how does Hugh help him get back to sleep?
(a) He sings to Kincaid.
(b) He lets Kincaid fall asleep watching the television.
(c) He tells Kincaid the trick of counting backwards from one hundred.
(d) He gets Kincaid a glass of water.

5. What action does Hugh apologize for profusely at the end of Book One?
(a) Hitting Kinkaid.
(b) Forgetting to pick up his friend Roy.
(c) Wrecking his vehicle.
(d) Being late for work at the mill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What dessert does Laura give Irwin in exchange for guessing a secret in Book One?

2. To what church does Laura belong?

3. Where does Hugh go to play ball in Book One?

4. What event prompts Hugh Chance to start smoking?

5. Why does Brother Beal call Irwin, "Iron Man Irwin"?

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