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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, "The Search".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sammy doing to Willie when Willie wakes up?
(a) Barking at him.
(b) Nipping at his clothes.
(c) Sniffing his feet.
(d) Sleeping next to him.

2. What does Tom add to the shelter?
(a) Bunk beds, candles, and plants.
(b) Bunk beds only.
(c) A wireless.
(d) Canned food.

3. Why does Willie want to cry when he reaches the gate to the field?
(a) Sam is licking his face.
(b) He was terrible at running.
(c) Tom is mad at him for going so fast.
(d) Willie's mother says running is sinful.

4. As March comes, what do the children get together to plan?
(a) A breakfast for Tom.
(b) A visit to Spooky Cott.
(c) A baby shower for Mrs. Hartridge.
(d) Another play.

5. What does George invite Willie to do the day after they build the shelter?
(a) Fish.
(b) Dig another trench.
(c) Play with his sons.
(d) Picnic and berry pick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the boy doing at the postmasters when Willie first meets him in Chapter 3, "Saturday Morning"?

2. What happens to Willie's desserts at the picnic?

3. What has Tom volunteered to do at the end of "The Show Must Go On"?

4. How old is Tom?

5. Why doesn't Willie talk to the girls as they pick blackberries?

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