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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 24-64.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old is Manny?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

3. Why does Mom regret allowing Manny to sit in the front seat when traffic slows?
(a) He begins to cry.
(b) He yells at the drivers in front of them.
(c) He begins honking the horn.
(d) He sticks his head out the window.

4. Why does Mom say it is good to be bored?
(a) It makes you use your imagination.
(b) It makes you smarter.
(c) It makes you appreciate the times you are busy.
(d) It encourages you to read a book.

5. Who is getting tired of all the togetherness in Gramma's basement?
(a) All of them.
(b) The narrator.
(c) Rodrick.
(d) Mom.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mom feel about time slowing down?

2. What concerns the narrator regarding Mom's behavior towards Manny?

3. When the family finally finds a place to camp for the night, where did they later discover they have parked?

4. What does the narrator think his family needs?

5. How does thinking about Noah and his situation make the narrator feel?

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