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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, "Equipped".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the country folk cover their windows at night?
(a) To keep out the early morning sun.
(b) To keep invaders from their homes.
(c) To keep out the light of the missle blasts.
(d) To keep the bombers from seeing targets.

2. What is Tom carrying that surprises the librarian?
(a) Paint supplies.
(b) A war poster.
(c) Comic books.
(d) A gas mask.

3. What problem does Willie have when he, Tom, and Sammy go out to the fields in Chapter 2?
(a) Willie is afraid to go.
(b) Willie has no boots, so he can't go.
(c) Willie does not want to go.
(d) Willie can't keep up.

4. What is ironic about Miss Thorne's thoughts concerning Willie's stay with Tom?
(a) She thinks Willie is in a bad place with Tom and away from his mother.
(b) She thinks Willie needs city air when he really needs the country air.
(c) She thinks Tom will take care of him the way his mother can't.
(d) She thinks Tom will teach Willie things he does not need.

5. What Bible story does Tom tell Willie?
(a) Sodom and Gomarah.
(b) Lot.
(c) Noah's Ark.
(d) Job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the librarian astonished that Tom wants a card for Willie?

2. What does Tom teach Willie to do on their walk to mail the postcard?

3. What kind of a character is Mrs. Fletcher?

4. How does Mr. Miller first greet Willie?

5. How old is Tom?

(see the answer key)

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