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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, "The Search".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose shadow does Willie see at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) The boy from the post office.
(b) The vicar's.
(c) His mother's.
(d) A dog's.

2. How is Tom feeling when Willie arrives at carol practice?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Sad because Rachel is not there.
(c) Angry because Willie is late.
(d) Shy.

3. What does George invite Willie to do the day after they build the shelter?
(a) Play with his sons.
(b) Picnic and berry pick.
(c) Dig another trench.
(d) Fish.

4. Why is Doctor Little surprised when he looks at Willie?
(a) He is very small for his age.
(b) He has so many bruises.
(c) He has lice.
(d) His socks have fallen down.

5. What does Willie tell the children at the picnic that he likes to do?
(a) Cook.
(b) Draw.
(c) Pick berries.
(d) Fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Beech beat Willie?

2. What does Willie cook with Tom at the end of his picnic day?

3. What does Dobbs do to Willie when he tries to pat her after George does?

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

5. What is the mother's concern for her child's placement in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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