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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19, "The Sea! The Sea! The Sea!".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tom frown at Mrs. Fletcher in church?
(a) She attempts to sit next to him.
(b) She almost ruins Willie's birthday surprise.
(c) She taliks to Willie during the service.
(d) She sings too loudly.

2. What does the Prime Minister inform the country over the wireless?
(a) Germany has invaded England.
(b) England is at war with Germany.
(c) The ir was over.
(d) Germany has withdrawn from Poland.

3. What does Tom teach Willie to do on their walk to mail the postcard?
(a) Knock at the door.
(b) Lock the gates.
(c) Milk a cow.
(d) Ride the horse.

4. Why hasn't Willie painted at school?
(a) The other kids won't let him.
(b) His mother won't let him.
(c) Because he can't read and write.
(d) He is too poor.

5. After finishing the scenery for the Christmas show, what job does Willie next take on?
(a) Costume designer.
(b) Line prompter.
(c) Script blocker.
(d) Assistant director.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news is Carrie waiting impatiently at the gate to give Zach after his return from the sea?

2. After Willie's first day of school, what does Tom say they will begin that evening?

3. What new name does Zach give to Willie?

4. When he comes to her house to visit, what does Mrs. Hartridge do for Willie to help him heal?

5. Why are three children missing from Mrs. Hartridge's class on Monday in Chapter 14, "New Beginnings"?

(see the answer key)

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