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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two, Dogmatomachy.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Irwin give Officer Hervano as a token after Officer Hervano attempts to save Irwin in Book Two?
(a) His raincoat.
(b) His hat.
(c) His shoe.
(d) The dog.

3. How much did Irwin weigh at birth?
(a) 12 pounds 10 ounces.
(b) 10 pounds.
(c) 4 pounds.
(d) 7 pounds 6 ounces.

4. Why does Hugh get discharged honorably from the army four months early?
(a) He is injured playing ball for the army.
(b) His mother, who is back home, pulls some strings.
(c) Because his superior recognizes his talent and sends him back to play baseball.
(d) He is able to bribe his superior.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book Two, how many miles does Hugh start to run several times a week?

2. When Hugh plays ball as entertainment for the troops what does he not like about his situation?

3. What three things do Laura and Hugh fight about in Book One that prompts her to take the twins up to Spokane?

4. What action does Hugh apologize for profusely at the end of Book One?

5. What book contains the story that Peter tells his brother at the hedge in Book Two?

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