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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Story 7, The Return of the Smiling Wimpy Doll Summary:.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When a crowd of kids gathers around the narrator and Farkas as they battle it out with their fancy spinning tops, what is the collective wish?
(a) That Farkas doesn't turn on them.
(b) That for once, someone is able to beat Farkas.
(c) That the teacher doesn't catch them.
(d) That it doesn't start raining.

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

3. At what point does the narrator realize they are halfway to their Michigan destination?
(a) When Randy throws up, because he does this every year at the halfway mark.
(b) After they've been driving for six hours without stopping.
(c) After he almost faints from dehydration and heat exhaustion.
(d) When the contents of the car have shifted so much he can no longer move.

4. Which of the following are NOT found in the Bumpus' yard?
(a) Chickens.
(b) Peacocks.
(c) Hounds.
(d) Rats.

5. When Farkas starts walking away from the narrator after their first top spinning contest, what does the narrator do?
(a) Brings out his best top and throws it with an ominous spin.
(b) Laughs at his opponent, calling him a chicken.
(c) Runs after Farkas and tackles him to the ground.
(d) Spends another two weeks practicing to improve his technique.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator realizes he has found his weapon when the black-shawled lady pulls what out of a box?

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

3. How does the narrator invite the girl of his dreams on a date?

4. What is the narrator wearing on his date with Daphne?

5. In Story Five, when the narrator, Schwartz, and Flick hitchhike home from school, who picks them up?

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