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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, "School".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the mother's concern for her child's placement in Chapter 1?
(a) That he be placed near a church.
(b) That he be placed with other children.
(c) That he be placed near a school.
(d) That he be placed with an elderly man.

2. Why is the librarian astonished that Tom wants a card for Willie?
(a) Tom hates the library.
(b) She knows Willie can't read.
(c) There is a rule against cards for placed children.
(d) She sees Tom as being uninvolved.

3. What is Willie afraid Tom will write on the postcard to his mother?
(a) That she should come get him at once.
(b) That he has been a bad boy.
(c) That she should come for his birthday.
(d) That he can't read and write.

4. Why is Doctor Little surprised when he looks at Willie?
(a) He has lice.
(b) He has so many bruises.
(c) He is very small for his age.
(d) His socks have fallen down.

5. Why is Willie afraid of the bath?
(a) It is too big.
(b) He does not know how to swim.
(c) His mother says bathing is sinful.
(d) It is too hot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Willie pick the color red for his suspenders?

2. What does Zach want to do that surprises Willie after they first meet?

3. How does Willie feel about his first day of school?

4. What does Tom say about the comic book he wants Willie to choose?

5. What does Willie tell the children at the picnic that he likes to do?

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