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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. When the narrator tells his father that he forgot to pack something important for the Michigan trip, what happens?
(a) The Old Man stops at a store to buy another one.
(b) Randy laughs at him until the narrator punches him.
(c) Mother tells him to not worry because he'll have fun anyway.
(d) The Old Man reprimands him while he weeps.

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

3. For how many years does the Shepherd family take its annual pilgrimage to Clear Lake?
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Ten.
(c) Seven.
(d) Fourteen.

4. Who successfully rings the bell at the County Fair strong man exhibit?
(a) Mother.
(b) The Old Man.
(c) Randy.
(d) Caleb.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Taylors, who lived next door to the narrator and his family for many years before the Bumpus family moved in, were what?

2. Who is Scut Farkas?

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

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

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

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