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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. What does Tom need from Roe in Chapter 2?
(a) Extra eggs.
(b) Bones for Sammy.
(c) Boots.
(d) Extra milk.

2. Why doesn't the choir sing when Tom begins to play?
(a) They don't know the song.
(b) They are frightened of Tom.
(c) They are afraid they will not sound good.
(d) They want to hear him play.

3. What is different about Zach that Tom and George both note?
(a) His clothing.
(b) His laugh.
(c) His vocabulary.
(d) His lack of intelligence.

4. At the meeting, what does Tom volunteer to do?
(a) Help at the school.
(b) First-aid post.
(c) Fire-watching duties.
(d) Run a canteen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of a character is Mrs. Fletcher?

2. What do the Warden and Glad tell Tom about Mrs. Beech?

3. How old is Willie?

4. Why do the country folk cover their windows at night?

5. How does Mr. Miller first greet Willie?

(see the answer key)

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