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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. Who successfully rings the bell at the County Fair strong man exhibit?
(a) Mother.
(b) Caleb.
(c) Randy.
(d) The Old Man.

2. Which of the following do Randy and his brother NOT eat at the County Fair?
(a) Deep-fried chocolate bars.
(b) Pumpkin pie.
(c) Fudge.
(d) Pork and beans.

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

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

5. How long does the Shepherd-Bumpus feud last?
(a) Nine years.
(b) Until the Bumpus family moves away.
(c) Until the narrator goes off to college.
(d) Three weeks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Old Man is loyal to the Oldsmobile, but he deviates from his dedication to drive what automobile brand?

3. What is the little wooden house with the moon on the door found in the Bumpus' yard?

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

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

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