12 Questions
What did Walt do when his father became sick with typhoid?
Walt's mother had to sell the farm
How did Walt feel about leaving Marceline?
Walt was heartbroken
What was Walt's job in Kansas City at nine years old?
Delivering newspapers
How did Walt entertain his classmates in school?
By drawing funny characters on the blackboard
What did Walt admire about Abraham Lincoln?
Stovepipe hat and fake wart
Why did one of Walt's teachers call him the 'second dumbest' in her class?
He had a hard time paying attention
What did Walt recite for his class?
The Gettysburg Address
Who did Walt and his best friend dress up as in talent contests?
Charlie Chaplin and the Count
What did Walt's artistic talent earn him from the local barber?
Free haircuts
Where did Walt have a summer job at fifteen?
On a train that traveled between Kansas City, Missouri, and Spiro, Oklahoma
What did Walt sell while working on the train?
Newspapers, candy, and soda
What did Walt love for all his life?
Trains
This quiz is based on the events in Chapter 2 of the story 'Newspaper Boy'. It covers the challenges faced by Walt's family on their farm, the decision to sell the farm, and Walt's emotional reaction to leaving. Test your understanding of the plot details with this quiz.
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