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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't the choir sing when Tom begins to play?
(a) They want to hear him play.
(b) They are frightened of Tom.
(c) They don't know the song.
(d) They are afraid they will not sound good.

2. What does Willie teach himself to do after Zach dies?
(a) Dance.
(b) Ride a bicycle.
(c) Write poetry.
(d) Act in a play.

3. What has become of Mrs. Beech?
(a) She has been sent to jail.
(b) She has been sent to a hosptial.
(c) She has been sent to an insane asylum.
(d) She has committed suicide.

4. What does Willie decide about the play?
(a) He will continue doing what he has been doing.
(b) He will play the role of Bob Crachit.
(c) He will quit.
(d) He will play the role of Scrooge.

5. What is Spooky Cott?
(a) A cat.
(b) An old school house.
(c) Mrs. Hartridge's home.
(d) A "haunted" cottage.

6. What has Geoffrey kept of his friend who was killed in the war?
(a) A piece of sculpture.
(b) A drawing.
(c) A pipe.
(d) Music.

7. What question does Carrie ask Mrs. Hartridge privately?
(a) If Carrie can take the high school entrance exam.
(b) If Carrie can help Willie with his writing.
(c) If Carrie can sit next to George.
(d) If Carrie can give her a present for the baby.

8. Why is George wearing a black armband?
(a) He is showing his loyalty to his country.
(b) His father was reported missing, believed dead.
(c) His cousin was reported missing, believed dead.
(d) His brother was reported missing, believed dead.

9. Why does Willie wish he had never gone to Weirwold?
(a) Because he missed his mother.
(b) So he would always think his mom was kind and loving.
(c) So he would not be such a sinner.
(d) Because the people there only pretended to care.

10. How do Tom, Willie, and Zach find a place to stay in Salmouth?
(a) Tom goes knocking on doors.
(b) They sleep under the night sky.
(c) Tom has called ahead to a lodge.
(d) They find an inn with a vacancy.

11. What name does Zach give the town where he, Tom, and Willie are vacationing?
(a) Salt-on-the-Mouth.
(b) Mackerel.
(c) Salty mouth.
(d) Fish town.

12. What does Tom have a nightmare about after Willie is gone?
(a) Being locked in a tiny space with no air.
(b) Bombings in London.
(c) Mrs. Beech.
(d) Rachel's death.

13. What news does Mrs. Hartridge share with Willie?
(a) Miss Thorne and Geoffrey will marry.
(b) Willie will get over Zach's death.
(c) Her husband is alive.
(d) She is returning to teaching.

14. How does Willie feel after spending the early evening with his mother?
(a) Sad.
(b) Happy.
(c) Angry.
(d) Like two people.

15. Why does Mrs. Beech beat Willie?
(a) Because he had presents for her.
(b) Because he stole.
(c) Because he has a Jewish friend.
(d) Because he talked back to her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of Chapter 17, "the Rescue," where do Tom and Willie sleep?

3. How does Tom get into Mrs. Beech's house?

4. How does Zach die?

5. Where does Willie's mother put him after she beats him?

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