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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 share with his mother?
(a) A secret about Jonty.
(b) His wages.
(c) A worry he has about his father.
(d) Nothing; he does not really talk to her much anymore.

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

3. What do the Ladies of Leeds do?
(a) Prostitutes.
(b) Join Reeda in collecting meager alms and votes.
(c) They are nuns and they pray for the ill at Cy's home.
(d) Circus performers.

4. Upon what does the town council frown?
(a) On mixed bathing and skimpy outfits.
(b) On boys younger than 10 on the beach without a parent.
(c) On school being closed on Fridays.
(d) On the sick people Cy's mother nurses.

5. How old is Cy when the book opens?
(a) 15.
(b) 10.
(c) 7.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. What convinces Cy that the first part of his life is ended?

2. From what do most of the boarders at Cy's home suffer?

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

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

5. Why do the town council's junctions bother Reeda?

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