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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Story Four, Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the book, important industries of Northern Indiana are steel mills and what else?
(a) Oil refineries.
(b) Car manufacturers.
(c) Candy factories.
(d) Pharmaceuticals.

2. After being greeted by a woman wearing a black shawl, what does the narrator ask for?
(a) His lost baseball.
(b) A top.
(c) Cup of coffee.
(d) Directions.

3. What happens to Grover after his confrontation with Delbert in Story One?
(a) He becomes angry and punches three kids.
(b) He's knocked flat on the ground and loses a shoe.
(c) He runs away in tears.
(d) The teacher suspends him for a day.

4. What does the narrator find, after almost not seeing it, tucked between two looming buildings?
(a) Small park.
(b) Coffee shop and bakery.
(c) Little specialty shop.
(d) Dark alley.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On Saturday night, right before the family trip to Michigan, what does the Old Man say about their departure?

2. How many Bumpuses move next door to the narrator and his family?

3. Who is Scut Farkas?

4. At the start of Story Four, what reminds the narrator of his annual family vacations to Clear Lake, Michigan?

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

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