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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 do Mr. Fletcher and his sons come to Tom's house?
(a) To teach Willie about God.
(b) To build a room for Willie.
(c) To dig a trench.
(d) To eat supper.

2. What is the boy doing at the postmasters when Willie first meets him in Chapter 3, "Saturday Morning"?
(a) He is conversing with the postmaster.
(b) He is writing to his mother.
(c) He is sitting in a chair.
(d) He was reading a newspaper.

3. What does Emilia Thorne often come to the house to do while Tom is at fire duty?
(a) Keep Willie company.
(b) Deliver books.
(c) Clean.
(d) Teach Willie rhymes and poems.

4. What happens when Willie reads the part in Robert's absence?
(a) He mesmerizes everyone with his ability.
(b) He sounds monotonous.
(c) He is very silly in his acting.
(d) He stumbles over the words.

5. What Bible story does Tom tell Willie?
(a) Lot.
(b) Job.
(c) Sodom and Gomarah.
(d) Noah's Ark.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tom's motto that he expresses once again with Willie when Tom talks about Willie's weak legs?

2. What is Willie's first thought of Mrs. Hartridge?

3. Why is Willie panicked in the newspaper shop?

4. Why doesn't Willie pick the color red for his suspenders?

5. What does Willie discover about his mother in Chapter 18, "Recovery"?

(see the answer key)

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