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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 is Iron Man Gabruzzi's arch-rival?
(a) Duke Grunion.
(b) Joe Firebender.
(c) Walt Whedbe.
(d) Anthony Dombruni.

2. What marks the start of the Shepherd-Bumpus feud?
(a) Blaring country music is played every night.
(b) The Old Man calls the Bumpus family country hicks.
(c) The ham is taken by the hounds.
(d) Mr. Bumpus rams his truck into the Old Man's porch.

3. What is the little wooden house with the moon on the door found in the Bumpus' yard?
(a) Dog house.
(b) Gun storage shed.
(c) Guest room.
(d) Moonshine making station.

4. What does the Old Man admire about his favorite ride at the County Fair?
(a) Very few dare to get on such a wild ride.
(b) It's a fine piece of machinery.
(c) It's just the right length.
(d) It makes him feel like a teenager again.

5. According to the book, important industries of Northern Indiana are steel mills and what else?
(a) Car manufacturers.
(b) Candy factories.
(c) Pharmaceuticals.
(d) Oil refineries.

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject does Miss Shields teach?

2. Among the animals at the fair, the Shepherds see what?

3. What happens to Grover after his confrontation with Delbert in Story One?

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

5. The night before the County Fair, the Old Man says he doesn't care if Mother checks out the quilts and raspberry jams so long as he and the narrator can do what?

(see the answer key)

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