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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. When Farkas starts walking away from the narrator after their first top spinning contest, what does the narrator do?
(a) Laughs at his opponent, calling him a chicken.
(b) Brings out his best top and throws it with an ominous spin.
(c) Runs after Farkas and tackles him to the ground.
(d) Spends another two weeks practicing to improve his technique.

2. How does the Old Man feel about the farming exhibits at the County Fair?
(a) He couldn't care less about them.
(b) He really enjoys the dairy and corn exhibits.
(c) He thinks his sons should see the exhibits.
(d) He doesn't think they should skip any.

3. What kind of top is the narrator looking for?
(a) Sparking top.
(b) Red top.
(c) Fighting top.
(d) Special edition top.

4. Because of the crowds, how far away from the County Fair does the narrator say his father has to park?
(a) Six blocks.
(b) In Chicago.
(c) Two towns over.
(d) About four miles.

5. How does the final spinning top battle between Farkas and the narrator conclude?
(a) Farkas wins and throws the narrator's top over the school fence into the street.
(b) Both tops leave the circle together and disappear down the sewer.
(c) The narrator's kid brother comes from nowhere and steals both tops.
(d) The narrator wins and throws Farkas' top down the sewer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Old Man's absolute favorite ride at the County Fair?

2. What does Farkas mean when he challenges the narrator to play for keeps?

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

4. Who goes on the Old Man's favorite ride at the County Fair?

5. What does the Old Man find touching when he's looking at the County Fair quilts with his family?

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