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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, "School".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Zach want to do that surprises Willie after they first meet?
(a) He wants to stay with Tom and Willie.
(b) He wants to take a bath.
(c) He wants to get a hair cut.
(d) He wants to come back the next day.

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

3. Why is Willie afraid of the bath?
(a) It is too big.
(b) He does not know how to swim.
(c) His mother says bathing is sinful.
(d) It is too hot.

4. In Chapter 1, what is on the sleeve of the woman's coat?
(a) An armband.
(b) The letter S.
(c) Blood.
(d) A patch.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Zach's impression of Willie?

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

3. From what book does Tom read to Willie after his bath in Chapter 6?

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

5. What happens at the end of Chapter 2 that makes Willie smile?

(see the answer key)

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