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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 is ironic about Miss Thorne's thoughts concerning Willie's stay with Tom?
(a) She thinks Willie is in a bad place with Tom and away from his mother.
(b) She thinks Tom will teach Willie things he does not need.
(c) She thinks Willie needs city air when he really needs the country air.
(d) She thinks Tom will take care of him the way his mother can't.

2. What does Tom's front door look out onto?
(a) A graveyard.
(b) A garden.
(c) An orchard.
(d) A pond.

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

4. How does Tom make everyone laugh over Mr. Ruddles's entrance?
(a) Tom makes a joke about the light.
(b) Tom asks Ruddles if he had his nose under the door snooping.
(c) Sammie tries to lick Mr. Ruddles face, and Tom thinks its funny.
(d) Tom is frustrated over so many people coming in to his home at once.

5. What does Dobbs do to Willie when he tries to pat her after George does?
(a) Dobbs neighs.
(b) Dobbs sends Willie stumbling backwards.
(c) Dobbs nips at Willie's hand.
(d) Dobbs licks Willie's hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Tom go to the draper?

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

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

4. What does Willie believe happens at the end of church service?

5. What does Tom have ready in the morning after Willie sleeps in the bed?

(see the answer key)

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