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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. How does the narrator get to the Bigelow family's neighborhood?
(a) Gets a ride from his father.
(b) Long bus ride.
(c) Long bike ride.
(d) Takes the family car.

2. To the narrator, Daphne Bigelow is what?
(a) Charming, funny, and witty, but accident prone.
(b) Snobbish, elitist, and no fun to be around.
(c) The school's biggest braniac.
(d) The personification of everything ideal in a girl.

3. When the family finally arrives at their summer trip destination, what obstacles do they immediately encounter?
(a) Rain and a power outage.
(b) The Old Man left his wallet at the gas station, and Mother forgot the bug spray.
(c) A bear encounter and a cabin with no door.
(d) The resort and several others nearby are completely full.

4. Once the Shepherds get to the County Fair, Randy accompanies his mother to see what?
(a) The dogs and cats show.
(b) A magic show.
(c) Some of the home crafts.
(d) The clown acts.

5. Who goes on the Old Man's favorite ride at the County Fair?
(a) The Old Man and his two sons.
(b) The Old Man and Mother only.
(c) Randy and his brother only.
(d) The four members of the Shepherd family.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Old Man is loyal to the Oldsmobile, but he deviates from his dedication to drive what automobile brand?

2. The Bigelow family's chauffeur drives Daphne and the narrator to the Orpheum in what?

3. Once the family arrives at the County Fair, the narrator accompanies his father where?

4. When the narrator realizes he forgot to pack something for the Michigan trip, where does he remember leaving it?

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

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