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The House of Dies Drear Quiz

Virginia Hamilton
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The House of Dies Drear Quiz

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1)

What does the man do after Thomas begins to run? (from Chapters 5-7)

He throws a rock at Thomas.
He disappears.
He returns home.
He runs after Thomas.
2)

How do the intruders react to the act? (from Chapters 18-19)

They are surprised.
They are scared.
They are amused.
They are angry.
3)

What is Thomas given at the start of Chapter 8? (from Chapters 8-9)

A cup of tea.
A cup of milk.
A cup of cocoa.
A cup of water.
4)

How is Thomas' father looking at Mr Pluto? (from Chapters 5-7)

Harshy.
Nicely.
With fear.
Oddly.
5)

Where does the intruder put the small triangles? (from Chapters 8-9)

On the beds.
On the top of the front door.
On the door of the occupied bedrooms.
On the chairs.
6)

What does Thomas think of the congregation and Mr. Pluto? (from Chapters 10-12)

He thinks the congregation likes Mr. Pluto.
He thinks the congregation fears Mr. Pluto.
He thinks the congregation respects Mr. Pluto.
He thinks the congregation ignores Mr. Pluto.
7)

How are Thomas, his father and Mayhew dressed? (from Chapters 18-19)

Police officers.
The Darrows.
Slaves.
Dies Drear and the two dead slaves.
8)

Where is Thomas' father when Thomas wakes the following morning? (from Chapters 18-19)

At the police station.
Packing the family suitcases.
Cataloging the treasure.
Talking with the Darrows.
9)

What does Thomas' father think the sound really was? (from Chapters 8-9)

A prank by local children.
A ghost.
The wind.
Mr. Pluto's bellows.
10)

What is Thomas watching at the start of Chapter 8? (from Chapters 8-9)

His mother sewing.
His brothers.
His father talking.
TV.
11)

What made Mr. Pluto's son decide to dress as he does? (from Chapters 13-15)

He wants revenge on the Darrows.
He want to prove he is worth more than his father.
His father asked him.
His father is ill.
12)

Where is Thomas' father's office located? (from Chapters 10-12)

High in a tower office.
Deep inside the main building.
In a small back building.
Next to the entrance of the University.
13)

Where does Thomas fall asleep? (from Chapters 8-9)

In his parents bedroom.
In the parlor.
In the kitchen.
In the tunnel.
14)

What were the triangles the Smalls found in their home used for? (from Chapters 16-17)

Show travel directions.
Mark hiding places.
Show food storage.
Warn of traps.
15)

What attracts Thomas' father's sight? (from Chapters 5-7)

Mr. Pluto's new shoes.
Mr. Pluto's new glasses.
Mr. Pluto's new pants.
Mr. Pluto's new gloves.
16)

Who is the first of the Darrows to look for the tunnels? (from Chapters 13-15)

River Swift.
Small Torrent.
Joseph.
Markus.
17)

Who used the triangles the Smalls found in their home? (from Chapters 16-17)

The slaves.
Dies Drear.
The slave hunters.
The local slave owners.
18)

What is the name of the river near the school Thomas will go to? (from Chapters 10-12)

Little Texas River.
Little California River.
Little Miami River.
Little New York river.
19)

Who are Thomas, his father and Mayhew waiting for? (from Chapters 18-19)

The Dies Drear Foundation.
The Darrow brothers.
The police.
Mrs. Darrow.
20)

Who does the Dies Drear treasure legitimately belong to? (from Chapters 18-19)

The Smalls.
The foundation that owns the house.
Mr. Pluto.
The Darrows.
21)

What does Thomas' mother prepare for breakfast? (from Chapters 8-9)

Bacon and eggs.
Crepes.
Pancakes.
Hoecakes.
22)

How does Thomas' father open the secret passage in the wall? (from Chapters 13-15)

By pulling a dangling rope.
By pushing a rock.
By pressing against a wall.
By pressing a button.
23)

Where do Thomas and his family eat after church? (from Chapters 10-12)

At home.
A a local restaurant.
At the university cafeteria.
At the church.
24)

What are the Darrows convinced of? (from Chapters 13-15)

That the treasure is a myth.
That the treasures belong to a museum.
That the treasures in the tunnels belong to them.
That the treasure is worthless.
25)

Where is Mr. Pluto when Thomas' father arrive? (from Chapters 5-7)

On the porch.
In front of the back door.
In the kitchen.
In the living room.
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