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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20, "Spooky Cott".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Beech beat Willie?
(a) Because he has a Jewish friend.
(b) Because he had presents for her.
(c) Because he stole.
(d) Because he talked back to her.

2. What does Willie ask Tom to help him with while he is in the library?
(a) Learning his alphabet.
(b) Finding a book.
(c) Getting a book off of the shelf.
(d) Painting.

3. Why doesn't Tom want to go into the paint store?
(a) He has no time.
(b) He doesn't need paint.
(c) He hasn't been in there since Rachel died.
(d) Willie is afraid to go in.

4. What does Mrs. Beech mean when she writes that she had "sewn him in for the winter"?
(a) Willie's undergarments would not come off.
(b) She had stitched Willie's injuries.
(c) She had Willie sow a promise to be good.
(d) She had insured he would stay inside all winter.

5. How does Zach feel about Spooky Cott?
(a) He is afraid.
(b) He is sad to see it occupied.
(c) He is mesmerized by the music coming from it.
(d) He is excited to see it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mr. Miller first greet Willie?

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

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

5. What is Willie doing when George comes to fetch him to bring him to the first carol practice?

(see the answer key)

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