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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, "Equipped".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the mother's concern for her child's placement in Chapter 1?
(a) That he be placed near a school.
(b) That he be placed near a church.
(c) That he be placed with an elderly man.
(d) That he be placed with other children.

2. What is Tom carrying that surprises the librarian?
(a) Paint supplies.
(b) Comic books.
(c) A gas mask.
(d) A war poster.

3. What is hanging around Willie's neck?
(a) A cross.
(b) A cardboard label.
(c) A picture of his mother.
(d) Rosary Beads.

4. Why doesn't Willie pick the color red for his suspenders?
(a) He isn't given the choice of red.
(b) His mother told him red was sinful.
(c) Tom says he doesn't like red.
(d) Willie doesn't like red.

5. What is Willie afraid Tom will write on the postcard to his mother?
(a) That he has been a bad boy.
(b) That she should come get him at once.
(c) That she should come for his birthday.
(d) That he can't read and write.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom want Mrs. Fletcher to do for him in Chapter 2?

2. What kind of a character is Mrs. Fletcher?

3. What is the Little's building?

4. What does Tom need from Roe in Chapter 2?

5. What is ironic about Miss Thorne's thoughts concerning Willie's stay with Tom?

(see the answer key)

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