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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has the family been living in Gramma's basement at the start of the story?
(a) Two months.
(b) Six months.
(c) Two years.
(d) One year.

2. What does the narrator think his family needs?
(a) A new car.
(b) More time together.
(c) A vacation away from each other.
(d) A new house.

3. 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.

4. What does the narrator think it will take for his family to make happy memories together?
(a) Not much. They are always making happy memories.
(b) Lots of good weather.
(c) A miracle.
(d) They will all have to be on their best behavior.

5. What conveniences are missing from the basement?
(a) A bathroom, kitchen, and TV.
(b) Heating and air conditioning.
(c) A toaster and microwave.
(d) Cable TV and wifi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the narrator envious of his friend Rowley?

2. Why does the narrator believe that Noah probably regretted having birds on the ark?

3. Why does the narrator not want to visit local vacation sites?

4. Why is it hard for the family that Dad is working from home?

5. What about Mom's behavior is making the narrator uneasy the last couple days before the trip?

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