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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 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 Willie sow a promise to be good.
(c) She had stitched Willie's injuries.
(d) She had insured he would stay inside all winter.

2. How does Nancy Little's entrance into church surprise Willie?
(a) She is with the boy from the post office.
(b) She enters without her husband.
(c) She is wearing red.
(d) She is wearing pants.

3. What does Willie believe happens at the end of church service?
(a) A big meal is served.
(b) Kneeling in prayer for a long time.
(c) Wailing of sins by everyone.
(d) A good whipping is given.

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

5. Who does WIllie meet while he is in the yard in Chapter 1?
(a) The school teacher.
(b) A dog.
(c) The old lady neighbor.
(d) A young boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprise has Tom gotten for Willie while they are in town?

2. What does the word mackintosh refer to in chapter 1?

3. What is Zach's impression of Willie?

4. Why do Mr. Fletcher and his sons come to Tom's house?

5. What does WIllie discover is missing from Tom's house?

(see the answer key)

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