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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. What is the Old Man's greatest nemesis?
(a) His old Pontiac.
(b) The radiator in his house.
(c) Scut Farkas.
(d) Bumpus hounds.

2. What subject does Miss Shields teach?
(a) Biology.
(b) Literature.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Algebra.

3. What type of student is Delbert Bumpus?
(a) A promising one who needs bigger challenges.
(b) A disruptive one who misses a lot of school.
(c) One whom others envy.
(d) One who excels in music.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are some of the items that adorn the Bumpus' yard?

2. Where does the Bumpus family like to go shopping?

3. What does the narrator say is one of the most popular playground games at his school?

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

5. What does the Old Man do trying to get a glimpse of the new family that moves in next door?

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