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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Story Two, County Fair!.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Taylors, who lived next door to the narrator and his family for many years before the Bumpus family moved in, were what?
(a) Educators.
(b) Eccentric.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Circus performers.

2. What happens to the house next door to the narrator after the Bumpus family moves in?
(a) It's painted purple.
(b) It ages overnight.
(c) It gets toilet papered.
(d) Two new rooms are added in the back.

3. How many Bumpuses move next door to the narrator and his family?
(a) Nobody knows for sure.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Nine.
(d) Twelve Bumpuses and three of their friends.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the Old Man's greatest nemesis?

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