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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. Why is the librarian astonished that Tom wants a card for Willie?
(a) Tom hates the library.
(b) There is a rule against cards for placed children.
(c) She knows Willie can't read.
(d) She sees Tom as being uninvolved.

2. What confusing saying did Zach leave Willie with on the night they first met?
(a) In a while, crocodile.
(b) See ya later, alligator.
(c) Roger, wilco, and out.
(d) Just looking for spies.

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

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

5. How does Willie feel about his first day of school?
(a) He is excited to be in Mrs. Black's class.
(b) He is ready to learn.
(c) He is angry at Mrs. Hartridge.
(d) It is a bad day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tom go to see Mrs. Fletcher after his fire-watch duty?

2. What does Tom do after carol practice when only he and Willie are in the church?

3. What does the chapter title "The Case" refer to?

4. Who does WIllie meet while he is in the yard in Chapter 1?

5. Why is Willie afraid of the bath?

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