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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. What is Zach's impression of Willie?
(a) Willie is afraid.
(b) Willie is a talker.
(c) WIllie is a loner.
(d) Willie is kind.

2. Who greets Willie outside of church after the service ends?
(a) The boy from the post office.
(b) The twins.
(c) Mrs. Hartridge, the teacher.
(d) Lucy, the daughter of Roe, the milk lady.

3. What change comes for Willie at the end of the "Friday" chapter when his friends come to visit?
(a) He no longer feels frightened.
(b) They learn that he has been beaten.
(c) He no longer has any bruises.
(d) He no longer wets the bed.

4. Why doesn't Willie want to go into the toy shop?
(a) He does not want to be alone.
(b) He does not want Tom to buy him one.
(c) Willie is afraid he will break one.
(d) Willie can't buy one.

5. What big gift does Tom give to Willie for his birthday?
(a) A pony.
(b) A visit from his mother.
(c) A new bed.
(d) Sketch pads and pencils.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zach tell Willie that his parents do for a living?

2. Why is George wearing a black armband?

3. Why can't Robert play the role of Scrooge?

4. At the beginning of the novel, what is standing at the large iron gate of Tom's home?

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

(see the answer key)

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