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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. Who is spying on the narrator when he starts to spin tops against opponents?
(a) Scut Farkas.
(b) Junior Kissel.
(c) Delbert Bumpus.
(d) Grover Dill.

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

3. The narrator realizes he has found his weapon when the black-shawled lady pulls what out of a box?
(a) A tiki head that symbolizes power and glory.
(b) Instruction booklet on how to win top spinning matches.
(c) A rabbit's foot for good luck.
(d) Silver top that looks like Scut's top.

4. Where do most kids get their tops from?
(a) Hopnoodle's store.
(b) Mail order.
(c) Sears.
(d) Pulaski's shop.

5. How long does the narrator practice with his fighting top?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Two hours.
(c) Two months.
(d) Two days.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Old Man feel about the farming exhibits at the County Fair?

2. What happens during the Old Man's favorite ride at the fair?

3. The narrator and his family eat practically the same thing every day, except on what occasion?

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

5. The Old Man is a lifelong fan of which baseball team?

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