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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. What is the name of the ladies' hair parlor that Marvin set up?
(a) The Sharp Spot.
(b) Marvin's Parlour.
(c) The Butee Bar.
(d) The Hair Shoppe.

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

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

4. Who is Grandawma's hero?
(a) Charles Darwin.
(b) Babe Ruth.
(c) Charles Dillon.
(d) Jesus Christ.

5. What three things do Laura and Hugh fight about in Book One that prompts her to take the twins up to Spokane?
(a) Money, religion, and beer.
(b) Laundry, money, and what color to paint the house.
(c) Baseball, television, and money.
(d) Medical care, religion, and disciplining the boys.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event prompts Hugh Chance to start smoking?

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

3. What is Laura's mother's name?

4. To what church does Laura belong?

5. What is Roy's favorite pastime?

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