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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 does the cellar covering create?
(a) Sturdy walking space.
(b) The foundation.
(c) The house floor.
(d) Camoflage.

2. Why does Tomie say he will never forget the year that this book starts out?
(a) He started school.
(b) His father died.
(c) The war started.
(d) There was a hurricane.

3. What happens to everyone in town during the natural disaster at the beginning of the book?
(a) They lose electricity.
(b) They lose property values.
(c) They are traumatized.
(d) They get property damage.

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

5. What does Tomie think saved his new house during the natural disaster?
(a) It wasn't finished.
(b) It wasn't in town.
(c) His mother placed holy water on it.
(d) He prayed about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the title of the book refer to?

2. What is Tomie's mother's name?

3. What color are the wrappers on what Tomie thinks is candy when he can't find any in the regular spot?

4. What is Tomie's father building?

5. What is the name of Tomie's best friend?

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