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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Story 3, Scut Farkas and the Murderous Mariah.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Grover Dill insults Delbert Bumpus' name?
(a) Delbert tells a teacher.
(b) The narrator makes fun of Grover's name.
(c) The narrator laughs loudly.
(d) Delbert charges at him.

2. What is the Mariah?
(a) Yo-yo.
(b) Top.
(c) Softball.
(d) Skateboard.

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

4. Does the narrator tell his friends about his training and his intentions to beat Scut Farkas?
(a) He tells everyone but Flick.
(b) Yes.
(c) He tells only Flick.
(d) No.

5. Where does the Bumpus family like to go shopping?
(a) Farmers' market.
(b) Thrift store.
(c) City dump.
(d) Garage sales.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following are NOT found in the Bumpus' yard?

2. When Farkas starts walking away from the narrator after their first top spinning contest, what does the narrator do?

3. What type of student is Delbert Bumpus?

4. What subject does Miss Shields teach?

5. Who successfully rings the bell at the County Fair strong man exhibit?

(see the answer key)

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