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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the thief leader's suggestion Jonathan thought he heard more ____.
(a) Laughter.
(b) Noises.
(c) Windows rattling.
(d) Voices.

2. Silence followed after the thief and his men _______________.
(a) Raised an alarm cry for help.
(b) Stopped banging on the sides of the house.
(c) Stopped fighting.
(d) Laughed.

3. What did Jonathan hear while trying to go to sleep?
(a) Explosions.
(b) Neighborhood noises.
(c) Planes.
(d) Neighbors arguing.

4. What is cooking on the open fire?
(a) Porridge.
(b) Stew.
(c) Akara Balls.
(d) Soup.

5. Jonathan kept the box near him on a ___.
(a) Desk.
(b) Mat.
(c) Dresser.
(d) Stool.

6. Who groaned in terror at the sound of the additional voices?
(a) The youngest child.
(b) The eldest child.
(c) Maria.
(d) Jonathan.

7. The neighbors have to "____" with Jonathan and his family.
(a) Commiserate.
(b) Apologize.
(c) Celebrate.
(d) Help.

8. How many times did the thief knock before making a demand?
(a) Twice.
(b) Three times.
(c) Several times.
(d) Once.

9. Who is also up with Jonathan when the neighbors come to call?
(a) Maria.
(b) The children.
(c) Maria and their eldest son.
(d) His eldest son.

10. What sounded like it might have fallen after the second knock?
(a) The knocker on the door.
(b) The flower pot by the door.
(c) The door.
(d) The vase by the door.

11. How much money does Jonathan say that he has?
(a) 20 pounds.
(b) 50 pounds.
(c) 100 shillings.
(d) 25 shillings.

12. Who asked Jonathan, "who is knocking?"
(a) Maria.
(b) The chidlren.
(c) Their house guest.
(d) The neighbor.

13. Who yells, "shut up?"
(a) Neighbor.
(b) Jonathan.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Thief leader.

14. After this demand what does the thief do?
(a) Knock heavier.
(b) Try to open the door.
(c) Push at the door.
(d) Try to open a window.

15. The thief tells Jonathan to _____ the smaller amount of money.
(a) Slide out.
(b) Keep.
(c) Toss out.
(d) Bring.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was sweating over an open fire?

2. Who agrees with the thief about what it is time for?

3. After hearing the offer of the smaller amount of money the thief says it is time to ___.

4. Jonathan's voice was parched and ____.

5. Jonathan begged the thief leader to ____ again and to hurry up and go.

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