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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. Once the Shepherds get to the County Fair, Randy accompanies his mother to see what?
(a) A magic show.
(b) The clown acts.
(c) The dogs and cats show.
(d) Some of the home crafts.

2. For the family's Michigan trip, what does the Old Man pack into the Sears luggage rack on the car roof?
(a) Heavy, bulky items including chairs, beach umbrellas, and golf clubs.
(b) Camping equipment, including the portable stove and folded tent.
(c) A canoe, including oars and life vests.
(d) Mother's things because she won't be needing them during the drive.

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

4. What is the Mariah?
(a) Softball.
(b) Yo-yo.
(c) Top.
(d) Skateboard.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. A week before taking his family to Michigan for their vacation, the Old Man makes a phone call to request what?

2. On the family road trip, where do the narrator and his brother fit in a car that is so full of supplies?

3. What type of student is Delbert Bumpus?

4. What is the name of the Indiana town where most of the stories in the book supposedly take place?

5. The night before the County Fair, the Old Man says he doesn't care if Mother checks out the quilts and raspberry jams so long as he and the narrator can do what?

(see the answer key)

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