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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 the narrator visits a museum as an adult, what special item does he find?
(a) A top believed to have belonged to a former President.
(b) A yo-yo used by the 1964 yo-yo world champion.
(c) A skateboard donated by a famous sports star.
(d) A softball signed by his favorite ballplayer.

2. How long does the ham that Mother prepares have to sit in the oven to rest?
(a) Three hours.
(b) Twelve hours.
(c) Ten minutes.
(d) Half an hour.

3. 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?
(a) Ride the "Lightning Strike" roller coaster.
(b) Watch the first heat of the dirt track races.
(c) Eat hot dogs, cotton candy, and funnel cakes.
(d) Watch the parade.

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

5. Wanting to beat Scut Farkas at his game, what does the narrator do?
(a) Spies on Farkas to see how he does it.
(b) Sets up a practice schedule to hone his skills.
(c) Gets Flick to teach him new techniques.
(d) Reads a book written by a master top spinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the narrator begin training for his matches against Scut Farkas?

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

3. Because of the crowds, how far away from the County Fair does the narrator say his father has to park?

4. Once the family arrives at the County Fair, the narrator accompanies his father where?

5. What type of student is Delbert Bumpus?

(see the answer key)

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