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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. The Old Man is loyal to the Oldsmobile, but he deviates from his dedication to drive what automobile brand?
(a) Pontiac.
(b) Buick.
(c) Cadillac.
(d) Saturn.

2. How does the Old Man feel about the farming exhibits at the County Fair?
(a) He doesn't think they should skip any.
(b) He couldn't care less about them.
(c) He really enjoys the dairy and corn exhibits.
(d) He thinks his sons should see the exhibits.

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

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

5. As the family drives to the lake, what happens when a chicken truck passes them?
(a) Randy has a sneezing fit because of his allergy to feathers.
(b) It breaks down in front of them and they are stuck for hours.
(c) They have to put up with feathers and a foul smell for miles.
(d) The contents of their roof rack fall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Old Man and Mother do well into the night in preparation for their Michigan trip?

2. During what holiday do we find the narrator at the start of Story 7?

3. What happens to Grover after his confrontation with Delbert in Story One?

4. What does the Old Man say every year when he and his family leave the County Fair?

5. In old cartoons, who was Wimpy?

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