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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 the narrator starts spinning tops against opponents other than Scut, what does he use?
(a) Broken tops.
(b) His best top.
(c) Borrowed tops.
(d) Lesser quality tops.

2. The Old Man is a lifelong fan of which baseball team?
(a) Detroit Tigers.
(b) New York Mets.
(c) Chicago White Sox.
(d) Cincinnati Reds.

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

4. How does the narrator react when he sees Josie all dressed up for the party?
(a) He almost passes out.
(b) He's mesmerized.
(c) He wonders why she's dressed so casually.
(d) He feels underdressed.

5. What does the narrator, as an adult, receive from his mother?
(a) A childhood book that she should have sent to Randy instead.
(b) A package of childhood mementos.
(c) A letter in which she says she recently saw Daphne.
(d) A BB gun she never let him have when he was a kid.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the family's road trip to Michigan, why does Mother suddenly insist that the Old Man stop the car?

2. The Bigelow family's chauffeur drives Daphne and the narrator to the Orpheum in what?

3. When the narrator realizes he forgot to pack something for the Michigan trip, where does he remember leaving it?

4. In his daydreams, the narrator envisions himself impressing his lady friend with what dance?

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

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