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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Story 6, Daphne Bigelow and the Spine-chilling Saga of the Snail-encrusted Tinfoil Noose.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator say that his family puts on their typical meals of meatloaf, red cabbage, and mashed potatoes?
(a) Gallons of ketchup.
(b) An overabundance of pepper.
(c) Buckets of tabasco sauce.
(d) Tons of salt.

2. At the end of Story Four, what does the reader learn about the narrator's fishing gear?
(a) It mysteriously turns up next to the sleeping bags.
(b) The narrator left his gear behind on purpose.
(c) The Old Man had packed it all along.
(d) The Bumpus family stole it.

3. When does the narrator share with his family the news of his date with Daphne?
(a) While grocery shopping.
(b) As they sit in the parlor listening to the radio.
(c) During dinner.
(d) Right after school.

4. Before the narrator can invite a girl to the Spring Dance, he decides that first they must what?
(a) Learn how to dance.
(b) Have a regular date.
(c) Have lunch together at the cafeteria.
(d) Complete their class project.

5. How does the Old Man react to the news that the narrator has asked Max Bigelow's daughter out on a date?
(a) He asks the narrator if he's out of his mind.
(b) He's impressed.
(c) It means nothing to him.
(d) He doesn't take the news seriously.

Short Answer Questions

1. Because of the crowds, how far away from the County Fair does the narrator say his father has to park?

2. Once the Shepherds get to the County Fair, Randy accompanies his mother to see what?

3. On the family road trip, where do the narrator and his brother fit in a car that is so full of supplies?

4. On Saturday night, right before the family trip to Michigan, what does the Old Man say about their departure?

5. When Randy starts to whine the night before the County Fair, what does Mother promise him?

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