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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. As the family drives to the lake, what happens when a chicken truck passes them?
(a) It breaks down in front of them and they are stuck for hours.
(b) Randy has a sneezing fit because of his allergy to feathers.
(c) They have to put up with feathers and a foul smell for miles.
(d) The contents of their roof rack fall.

2. Who successfully rings the bell at the County Fair strong man exhibit?
(a) Randy.
(b) The Old Man.
(c) Mother.
(d) Caleb.

3. At their Michigan destination, what does the narrator say when the Old Man starts talking about going fishing?
(a) He says he can't wait to go fishing.
(b) He says he'll stay in the cabin reading comic books.
(c) He laments out loud that this is the worst trip ever.
(d) He reminds his father that he forgot to pack his gear.

4. For the family's Michigan trip, what does the Old Man pack into the Sears luggage rack on the car roof?
(a) Mother's things because she won't be needing them during the drive.
(b) Heavy, bulky items including chairs, beach umbrellas, and golf clubs.
(c) Camping equipment, including the portable stove and folded tent.
(d) A canoe, including oars and life vests.

5. As the narrator prepares for his first date with Daphne, he goes through half a bar of Lifebuoy soap, Old Spice talcum powder, and what else?
(a) A bottle of Ralph Lauren cologne.
(b) Three Gillette razors and a can of Barbasol shaving cream.
(c) Pepsodent toothpaste and a gallon of Listerine mouthwash.
(d) A stick of Drysol deodorant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when, during the family's road trip, the Old Man refuses the opportunity to purchase gas at the last station?

2. How does the Old Man react to the news that the narrator has asked Max Bigelow's daughter out on a date?

3. At the fair, who wins the dirt races by half a car length?

4. For how many years does the Shepherd family take its annual pilgrimage to Clear Lake?

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

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