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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. In old cartoons, who was Wimpy?
(a) Orphan Annie's uncle.
(b) Sylvester's friend.
(c) Betty Boop's boyfriend.
(d) Popeye's sidekick.

2. What does the Old Man do trying to get a glimpse of the new family that moves in next door?
(a) Tears the window shade.
(b) Hits his head.
(c) Knocks over a lamp.
(d) Stubs his toe.

3. 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) Circus performers.
(c) Eccentric.
(d) Quiet.

4. When does the narrator share with his family the news of his date with Daphne?
(a) Right after school.
(b) As they sit in the parlor listening to the radio.
(c) During dinner.
(d) While grocery shopping.

5. Where does the narrator begin training for his matches against Scut Farkas?
(a) School gym.
(b) His basement.
(c) Flick's backyard.
(d) His driveway.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Old Man's greatest nemesis?

2. Who successfully rings the bell at the County Fair strong man exhibit?

3. Why is the adult narrator embarrassed when the doorman sees him?

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

5. Because of the crowds, how far away from the County Fair does the narrator say his father has to park?

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