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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tomie's mother respond to what happens to the house after the city moves something out?
(a) She cries.
(b) She throws a party.
(c) She jumps for joy.
(d) She says bad words.

2. What ethnicity is Tomie's extended family on his father's side?
(a) Puerto Rican.
(b) Irish.
(c) Columbian.
(d) Italian.

3. What kind of natural disaster happens at the beginning of the book?
(a) Hurricane.
(b) Drought.
(c) Tornado.
(d) Earthquake.

4. What is the name of Tomie's favorite grandfather?
(a) Tom.
(b) Ty.
(c) Taylor.
(d) Tim.

5. How close is the school to Tomie's dwelling?
(a) Down the street.
(b) Over the bridge.
(c) Across town.
(d) 1 mile.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tomie get hurt during the backyard project?

2. What is Mr. Nesci's first name?

3. How does Tomie feel about starting school?

4. Why are people sent home early from school at the beginning of the book?

5. What does Tomie's mother do to everyone?

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