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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Story Five, The Star-crossed Romance of Josephine Cosnowski.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mother prepares the ham, she tops it with what?
(a) Apple slices.
(b) Cranberry sauce.
(c) A maraschino cherry.
(d) A cup of sherry.

2. Where does the narrator's family stay during their vacations in Clear Lake, Michigan?
(a) Jack Morton's cabin.
(b) A semi-permanent tent.
(c) Ollie Hopnoodle's resort.
(d) A houseboat.

3. What does the narrator find, after almost not seeing it, tucked between two looming buildings?
(a) Coffee shop and bakery.
(b) Small park.
(c) Dark alley.
(d) Little specialty shop.

4. What happens to Grover after his confrontation with Delbert in Story One?
(a) He becomes angry and punches three kids.
(b) He runs away in tears.
(c) He's knocked flat on the ground and loses a shoe.
(d) The teacher suspends him for a day.

5. When Farkas starts walking away from the narrator after their first top spinning contest, what does the narrator do?
(a) Spends another two weeks practicing to improve his technique.
(b) Brings out his best top and throws it with an ominous spin.
(c) Runs after Farkas and tackles him to the ground.
(d) Laughs at his opponent, calling him a chicken.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Old Man say every year when he and his family leave the County Fair?

2. In Story One, what sport does Delbert disrupt in gym class?

3. When the narrator starts spinning tops against opponents other than Scut, what does he use?

4. What is the name of the school the narrator attends?

5. What is the Old Man's absolute favorite ride at the County Fair?

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