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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, "Carol Singing".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the meeting, what does Tom volunteer to do?
(a) Fire-watching duties.
(b) First-aid post.
(c) Run a canteen.
(d) Help at the school.

2. What happens to Willie while he sleeps in the opening of Chapter 3, "Saturday Morning"?
(a) He has a wonderful dream.
(b) He sleeps soundly for the first time in his life.
(c) He cries.
(d) He wets the bed.

3. What do Willie and the other children discover about Zach?
(a) His parents aren't actors.
(b) He can't sing.
(c) He is Jewish.
(d) He hates school.

4. What news does Zach bring to the kids about school?
(a) Mrs. Hartrigde is pregnant.
(b) The school will close because of the war.
(c) There will be a Christmas play.
(d) There will be a big carol chorus for Christmas.

5. After Willie's first day of school, what does Tom say they will begin that evening?
(a) New Bible stories.
(b) Planting the turnips.
(c) Running.
(d) Learning to write.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't the choir sing when Tom begins to play?

2. What is the boy doing at the postmasters when Willie first meets him in Chapter 3, "Saturday Morning"?

3. What does Doctor Little diagnose Willie with?

4. Why does Willie end up in Mrs. Black's class?

5. In Chapter 8, what is different about school this term ?

(see the answer key)

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