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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. Does the narrator tell his friends about his training and his intentions to beat Scut Farkas?
(a) Yes.
(b) He tells everyone but Flick.
(c) He tells only Flick.
(d) No.

2. The narrator and his family eat practically the same thing every day, except on what occasion?
(a) Fourth of July.
(b) Easter.
(c) Halloween.
(d) New Year's.

3. At the fair, who wins the dirt races by half a car length?
(a) Dombruni.
(b) Firebender.
(c) Rocket Dude.
(d) Iron Man.

4. The Taylors, who lived next door to the narrator and his family for many years before the Bumpus family moved in, were what?
(a) Educators.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Eccentric.
(d) Circus performers.

5. How does the narrator describe the sound that his spinning top makes?
(a) Cold and hissing, like a snake.
(b) Stealthy and quiet, like a ninja.
(c) Bold and thunderous, like a storm.
(d) Loud and wailing, like a ghost.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Once the Shepherds get to the County Fair, Randy accompanies his mother to see what?

3. Which of the following are NOT found in the Bumpus' yard?

4. When the narrator starts spinning tops against opponents other than Scut, what does he use?

5. What does the narrator say to get Scut Farkas to challenge him at top spinning?

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