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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. Which classmate of Kincaid's has a hair lip that causes a speech impediment?
(a) Roger.
(b) Micah.
(c) Vera.
(d) Harvey.

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

3. What is Laura's mother's name?
(a) Dotty.
(b) Beryl.
(c) Emily.
(d) Marion.

4. What event prompts Hugh Chance to start smoking?
(a) The death of his dog.
(b) Getting kicked off the high school baseball team.
(c) His first no-hitter.
(d) The death of his father.

5. Why is Everett given permission to go to summer camp at Wolverton Lake?
(a) He earned money to go by picking raspberries.
(b) He broke his arm in a baseball game, and Mama wants to cheer him up.
(c) Mama sends him because he has been a big help around the house after the birth of the twins.
(d) He was invited by the preacher, and Mama agreed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does drinking terrify Laura?

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

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

5. Where is Grandawma from?

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