2. What are the burlap bags used for in the backyard project?
(a) To collect weeds.
(b) To spread seeds.
(c) To control the fire.
(d) To catch bugs.

3. What kind of dwelling is Tomie in when school starts?
(a) A house.
(b) A cottage.
(c) A hotel.
(d) An apartment.

4. Who does Tomie's mother take home before checking on the house in the storm?
(a) Carrie.
(b) Carlie.
(c) Charley.
(d) Carol.

5. Why does Tomie choose to go back to school after his first day?
(a) He has to go to kindergarten to get to first grade.
(b) He likes his teacher.
(c) He can learn to draw at home.
(d) He will be switching classes.

6. How is Charlie related to Tomie?
(a) He is Tomie's second cousin.
(b) He is Tomie's uncle.
(c) He is Tomie's cousin.
(d) He is Tomie's godfather.

7. What animal is used to plow the backyard?
(a) A horse.
(b) A cow.
(c) An ox.
(d) A donkey.

8. What is the last step of the backyard project?
(a) Plowing the earth.
(b) Building the fence.
(c) Planting seeds.
(d) Smoothing the ground.

9. How does Tomie feel about helping with the backyard project?
(a) Excited.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Little.
(d) Tired.

10. Who plows the backyard?
(a) Joe.
(b) Tomie and Buddy.
(c) Mr. Tony.
(d) Someone Joe hires.

11. What is Tom's occupation?
(a) College professor.
(b) Hotel manager.
(c) Store owner.
(d) Newspaper editor.

12. When does Tomie meet Miss Burke?
(a) The last day of school.
(b) The day before school.
(c) The third day of school.
(d) The first day of school.

13. Where does Tomie go during the move to the new house?
(a) The movies.
(b) The back yard.
(c) Wallingford.
(d) School.

14. Who is notified when Tomie leaves school on his first day?
(a) His aunt.
(b) His grandparents.
(c) His parents.
(d) All of these.

15. Why is the house sprayed down during the backyard project?
(a) To keep it cool.
(b) To keep it safe from the fire.
(c) To clean it down.
(d) To adhere the plaster.