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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tom think about this day?
(a) It is the greatest day he would ever have.
(b) It is uneventful.
(c) It is an anxious day.
(d) It is the saddest day he has ever had.

2. How is the relationship between Squire Brown and Tom?
(a) Unhealthy.
(b) A gruff intimacy.
(c) Awkward.
(d) Distant.

3. What involves two men, each carrying a wooden cudgel or club, climbing into what might be described as a kind of boxing ring, and fighting to see who can make the other's scalp bleed first?
(a) Ultimate fighting.
(b) Backgammon.
(c) Cudgel war.
(d) Back-sword.

4. Why is Tom so proud?
(a) He loves his mother.
(b) He's acting just like a grownup.
(c) He is wealthier than all the other boys at the school.
(d) He enjoys the inn.

5. How is Benjy's search for a cure for his rheumatism?
(a) He finds absolutely no possible remedy.
(b) He meets only with a half-heartedly offered potion.
(c) He meets with many successful remedies.
(d) It is successful.

6. How does Flashman now treat Tom?
(a) He treats him with the utmost respect.
(b) He no longer bullies him physically, but he taunts him verbally at every opportunity.
(c) He ignores Tom.
(d) He still beats him.

7. When is Tom's father, the Squire, liberal?
(a) When it comes to the women he dates.
(b) When it comes to the boys he believes with whom Tom could or should make friends.
(c) In his dealing out of money.
(d) When he is voting for politicians.

8. What causes a teacher and several others to change their view of Tom from respect to wariness?
(a) Bullying young students.
(b) Arguing with the teachers.
(c) Stealing from other students.
(d) Playing in the teacher's desk,

9. For what is Tom proud to pay?
(a) His stay at the inn.
(b) His breakfast.
(c) His school uniform.
(d) A gift for his mother.

10. What does Diggs realize about Flashman? Once he realizes this, he hauls him to his feet and shoves him out of the room.
(a) Flashman is only faking.
(b) Flashman is unconsious.
(c) Flashman is trying to kill Tom.
(d) Flashman has called for backup.

11. What has happens to East during the game?
(a) He leaves the game because of too many penalties.
(b) He falls asleep.
(c) He hurts his foot.
(d) He runs into Old Brooke.

12. At one point, what does Flashman's bullying become?
(a) Dangerous.
(b) A farce.
(c) Annoying.
(d) More relaxed.

13. How would young men busy with intellectual pursuits, politics and social reform be much better off?
(a) Marrying an intelligent woman.
(b) Working in solitude.
(c) If they cultivated friendships.
(d) Not trusting others.

14. Why are the boys being timed?
(a) To see how quickly they can do the times tables.
(b) To see who can hold his breath the longest.
(c) To see how quickly they run a mile.
(d) To see you can swim the farthest.

15. What are the excellent qualities of the Brown family?
(a) Faith, hope, and charity.
(b) Kindness, love, and modesty.
(c) Wealth, prosperity, and strength.
(d) Strength, courage, and determination.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes control of the school when Old Brooke and other older boys leave?

2. What is a traditional, local village fair with booths of food for sale, games of chance, and contests of physical strength and courage?

3. Why does Tom rush into the game and attempt to defend the goal?

4. What does the Doctor's sermon encourage?

5. Who shows Tom around the school?

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