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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 is hanging around Willie's neck?
(a) A cross.
(b) A picture of his mother.
(c) A cardboard label.
(d) Rosary Beads.

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

3. How old is Tom?
(a) In his fifties.
(b) In his forties.
(c) In his sixties.
(d) In his thirties.

4. What piece of himself does Tom finally share with Willie?
(a) His struggle to teach Willie to read.
(b) His grief in buying the paints for Willie.
(c) The loss of his wife and baby.
(d) His need for a son.

5. Why does Willie want to cry when he reaches the gate to the field?
(a) Willie's mother says running is sinful.
(b) Tom is mad at him for going so fast.
(c) Sam is licking his face.
(d) He was terrible at running.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Willie doing when George comes to fetch him to bring him to the first carol practice?

3. What of Tom's did Zach use to finish the shelter?

4. What happens when Willie reads the part in Robert's absence?

5. What question does Carrie ask Mrs. Hartridge privately?

(see the answer key)

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