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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 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) Runs after Farkas and tackles him to the ground.
(c) Laughs at his opponent, calling him a chicken.
(d) Brings out his best top and throws it with an ominous spin.

2. 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) A canoe, including oars and life vests.
(c) Heavy, bulky items including chairs, beach umbrellas, and golf clubs.
(d) Camping equipment, including the portable stove and folded tent.

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

4. The Old Man is loyal to the Oldsmobile, but he deviates from his dedication to drive what automobile brand?
(a) Saturn.
(b) Pontiac.
(c) Buick.
(d) Cadillac.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator describe the sound that his spinning top makes?

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

3. What does the narrator say to get Scut Farkas to challenge him at top spinning?

4. What daredevil act do a couple of skinny blond girls perform at the County Fair?

5. Who is Iron Man Gabruzzi's arch-rival?

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