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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Rodrick and the narrator both want to go?
(a) Civil War battlefields.
(b) The beach.
(c) Thrills and Spills amusement park.
(d) Animal Safari.

2. Where does Dad want to go on vacation?
(a) Museums.
(b) Thrills and Spills amusement park.
(c) Animal Safari.
(d) Civil War battlefields.

3. How does Mom feel about time slowing down?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sad.
(c) Glad.
(d) Worried.

4. Why does Mom say they can afford a camping trip?
(a) The camper they purchase is 75% off.
(b) They avoid the expenses of hotels and eating at restaurants.
(c) They will camp at free locations.
(d) Dad can work remotely and will not have to take off for a vacation.

5. What does Rodrick do when he is too hungry to wait for Gramma's friends to leave?
(a) He complains to Gramma that he is hungry.
(b) He comes upstairs to eat.
(c) He warms up leftover pizza in Gramma's dryer.
(d) He orders pizza and has it delivered.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has the family been living in Gramma's basement at the start of the story?

2. How old is Manny?

3. What animals does the narrator think should have not been allowed on the ark?

4. Why are the boys most excited about going camping?

5. Why does the family not have any money?

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