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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, The Kaiser and the Queen of Morecambe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cy observe in other people's eyes?
(a) A despondency.
(b) A hunger for simpler times.
(c) A strange new glow as they find ways to work through pain.
(d) A anger at the war's toll.

2. Why do the town council's junctions bother Reeda?
(a) Because Cy had to do community service one day.
(b) Because she believes the human body is nothing of which to be ashamed.
(c) Because she didn't have the money for the fine.
(d) Because she had to pick up litter one day.

3. What does fine-line hatching do?
(a) Causes much blood loss.
(b) Creates a wavy image.
(c) Causes scar tissue.
(d) Tricks the eye into seeing three dimensions.

4. Why does Cy wish his eyes could lie?
(a) So the school bully would leave him alone.
(b) So he could look his mama in the face.
(c) So the schoolmaster wouldn't hit him.
(d) So his troubles would be over.

5. How does Morecambe celebrate the coming armistice?
(a) With a prayer meeting.
(b) By closing school for the day.
(c) With a carnival.
(d) By fireworks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cy's mother say about the sun's light?

2. What is a distinct favorite of Cy and his friends?

3. How old is Cy when the book opens?

4. For what do the boys use Muriel's equipment?

5. What is Muriel's occupation?

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