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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Danny's father tell him they were when building his shop?
(a) Bankers.
(b) Norweigans.
(c) Engineers.
(d) Egyptians.

2. Danny says in Chapter 2 that he doubts if his father had read how many books in his life?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 1.
(d) 20.

3. Where does Danny say his father bought the pot of glue for their fire-balloon in Chapter 3?
(a) Ms. Clifton's bookshop.
(b) Mr. Witton's bookshop.
(c) Mr. Jackman's bookshop.
(d) Mr. Elways' bookshop.

4. What do Danny and his father have for a midnight feast in Chapter 4?
(a) Tuna fish sandwiches.
(b) Mince meat pie.
(c) Baked potatoes and leftover stew.
(d) Jam and cheese sandwiches.

5. How does Danny describe his father's attitude toward raising him in Chapter 1?
(a) He seems very isolated.
(b) He is irritable about it.
(c) He seems to struggle.
(d) He does not seem to mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Danny's grandfather keep to practice poaching methods on?

2. What does Danny describe himself being covered in, in the photo from his fifth birthday in Chapter 1?

3. How old was Danny when his mother died?

4. What word from the novel refers to a colorless, flammable, oily liquid similarly obtained and used as fuel, especially kerosine?

5. What kind of business does Danny's father own and run?

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