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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, "Zach".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tom cook for WiIlie on that first day?
(a) Sausage.
(b) Bacon.
(c) Porridge.
(d) Stew.

2. What happens at the end of Chapter 2 that makes Willie smile?
(a) Tom let him cook.
(b) The dog licked his face.
(c) He ate potatoes.
(d) Tom gave him socks that were way too big.

3. At the beginning of the novel, what is standing at the large iron gate of Tom's home?
(a) A pack of dogs.
(b) A large group of children.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) A small group of children.

4. Why hasn't Willie painted at school?
(a) Because he can't read and write.
(b) The other kids won't let him.
(c) He is too poor.
(d) His mother won't let him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tom frown at Mrs. Fletcher in church?

2. How does the boy at the postmaster's differ from Wilie?

3. What does the Prime Minister inform the country over the wireless?

4. What does Tom say about the comic book he wants Willie to choose?

5. What does the vicar ask Willie to do at church?

(see the answer key)

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