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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18, "Recovery".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What piece of himself does Tom finally share with Willie?
(a) The loss of his wife and baby.
(b) His need for a son.
(c) His struggle to teach Willie to read.
(d) His grief in buying the paints for Willie.

2. What has Tom volunteered to do at the end of "The Show Must Go On"?
(a) Cook a big Christmas dinner for the evacuees.
(b) Take over the choir and play the organ.
(c) Deliver the mail.
(d) Direct the Christmas show.

3. In the beginning of Chapter 18, "The Recovery," what does Tom recommend Willie do after his nightmare?
(a) Go for a run.
(b) Cry.
(c) Stay quiet.
(d) Scream loudly.

4. What is Tom's motto that he expresses once again with Willie when Tom talks about Willie's weak legs?
(a) Everythin' will be all right.
(b) Everythin' has its own time.
(c) Everythin' will work out.
(d) Everythin' has a reason.

5. What new name does Zach give to Willie?
(a) Billy.
(b) Will.
(c) Bill.
(d) William.

Short Answer Questions

1. What confusing saying did Zach leave Willie with on the night they first met?

2. Why can't Robert play the role of Scrooge?

3. What of Tom's did Zach use to finish the shelter?

4. What does Zach tell Willie that his parents do for a living?

5. What do the townspeople do when Tom joins them at the meeting?

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