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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the teacher seat Tom with the girls?
(a) because Tom is too noisy with the boys
(b) because the classroom is short of chairs
(c) because it's his turn to sit with the girls
(d) because Tom is late

2. What do the three men have with them?
(a) rope, a pulley, and a black bag
(b) a wagon, spades, and a black bag
(c) a trunk, a shovel, and a pick
(d) a wheelbarrow, rope, and a shovel

3. What is Aunt Polly's reaction to Tom's professed illness?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She takes him to the doctor.
(c) She spanks him.
(d) She scolds him for lying.

4. What does Tom throw at Sid as he leaves?
(a) his paintbrush
(b) a rock
(c) dirt clods
(d) an apple core

5. What is Tom's reaction to his bath?
(a) Tom sings loudly and out of key in the bath.
(b) Tom hates taking a bath and tries to only pretend to take one.
(c) Tom goes to sleep in the bath because he's bored.
(d) Tom procrastinates in the bath, playing sailor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ben Rogers doing when he comes across Tom?

2. Who has earned the most rewards in Tom's Sunday School?

3. What noise does Tom make out the window, before climbing down?

4. What is the object of the game?

5. What thought discourages Tom from committing suicide?

(see the answer key)

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