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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Story 7, The Return of the Smiling Wimpy Doll Summary:.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the Indiana town where most of the stories in the book supposedly take place?
(a) Frankton.
(b) DeBerne.
(c) Longview.
(d) Hohman.

2. When the narrator emerges from the bathroom after preparing for his date with Josie, his face is covered with what?
(a) Aftershave lotion.
(b) Acne cream.
(c) Band-aids.
(d) Tissue scraps.

3. A week before taking his family to Michigan for their vacation, the Old Man makes a phone call to request what?
(a) Larger houseboat.
(b) Deluxe room.
(c) King-size tent.
(d) Green cabin.

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

5. How does the Old Man react to the news that the narrator has asked Max Bigelow's daughter out on a date?
(a) He's impressed.
(b) He asks the narrator if he's out of his mind.
(c) He doesn't take the news seriously.
(d) It means nothing to him.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When the family finally arrives at their summer trip destination, what obstacles do they immediately encounter?

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

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

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