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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 doesn't the choir sing when Tom begins to play?
(a) They don't know the song.
(b) They want to hear him play.
(c) They are afraid they will not sound good.
(d) They are frightened of Tom.

2. What favor does Tom ask of the librarian?
(a) To let Willie have more than three books.
(b) To watch Willie while Tom shops.
(c) To help Willie find picture books.
(d) To choose a book that she thinks appropriate for Willie.

3. What is Tom's first reaction to the singing of the choir?
(a) He is gruff because they are too solemn.
(b) He is happy that they sound so good together.
(c) He is happy that they are so loud.
(d) He is gruff because they have bad harmony.

4. Why is Willie panicked in the newspaper shop?
(a) He never had to choose a candy before.
(b) He has never seen candy before.
(c) He does not know what the shopkeeper is asking.
(d) He does not understand what Tom wants him to do.

5. What is Willie doing when George comes to fetch him to bring him to the first carol practice?
(a) Reading.
(b) Crying.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Rehearsing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What big gift does Tom give to Willie for his birthday?

2. What do Willie and the other children discover about Zach?

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

4. Why doesn't Willie pick the color red for his suspenders?

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

(see the answer key)

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