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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. Pluto characterize River Switch Darrow?
(a) Lazzy.
(b) Smart.
(c) Grumpy.
(d) Greedy.

2. What was the name of the man who built the house?
(a) Morgan White.
(b) Tadehus Blick.
(c) Dies Drear.
(d) Mark Singer.

3. Where is Thomas sitting at the start of Chapter 1?
(a) In a boat.
(b) In a plane.
(c) In a train.
(d) The family car.

4. How does Thomas' father open the secret passage in the wall?
(a) By pressing a button.
(b) By pulling a dangling rope.
(c) By pushing a rock.
(d) By pressing against a wall.

5. Beside being the caretaker of the house, what is Mr Pluto's other occupation?
(a) He is a tailor.
(b) He is a carpenter.
(c) He is a farm hand.
(d) He is a blacksmith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who greets Thomas' family warmly?

2. Who does Thomas' father talk to at the Carr filing station?

3. What does Mr. Pluto's son hope to do by dressing as he does?

4. What is broken in the vandalized room?

5. Why isn't Thomas worried about the rumors about the house?

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