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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is so strange about the natural disaster that happens at the beginning of the book?
(a) There was nobody killed.
(b) It was longer than usual.
(c) It cause very little damage for how big it was.
(d) They never occur in that area.

2. Where does Tomie find what he thinks is candy when he can't find any in the regular spot?
(a) The spice cabinet.
(b) The sewing box.
(c) The sock drawer.
(d) The medicine cabinet.

3. How many grandmothers does Tomie have?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

4. Who is Mrs. Crane?
(a) The principal.
(b) A news reporter.
(c) A teacher.
(d) Tomie's best friend's mother.

5. Who does Tomie visit every Sunday?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His grandmother.
(c) His cousin.
(d) His aunt.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Tomie's favorite grandfather?

3. What kind of natural disaster happens at the beginning of the book?

4. What state does Nana Fall Water live in?

5. What ethnicity is Tomie's extended family on his father's side?

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