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

2. How is Tom feeling when Willie arrives at carol practice?
(a) Angry because Willie is late.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Sad because Rachel is not there.
(d) Shy.

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

4. How does Tom get Willie out of the hospital?
(a) The psychiatrist allows Tom to take him.
(b) He kidnaps him.
(c) The warden helps Tom get him out.
(d) In an ambulance.

5. What does Tom have a nightmare about after Willie is gone?
(a) Bombings in London.
(b) Rachel's death.
(c) Being locked in a tiny space with no air.
(d) Mrs. Beech.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Willie's mother put him after she beats him?

2. At the end of Chapter 17, "the Rescue," where do Tom and Willie sleep?

3. What does Tom take Willie into the fields to see in Chapter 7?

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

5. What is Tom's motto that he expresses once again with Willie when Tom talks about Willie's weak legs?

(see the answer key)

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