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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Willie discover about his mother in Chapter 18, "Recovery"?
(a) She is dead.
(b) She is a bad person.
(c) She is a liar.
(d) She has run away.

2. 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.

3. What does Carrie wear to school that she has never worn before?
(a) A new blazer.
(b) A necktie.
(c) A new skirt.
(d) A white blouse.

4. How is Geoffrey physically hurt?
(a) He has lost an both legs.
(b) He has lost an arm and a leg.
(c) He has lost an ear and a leg.
(d) He has lost an ear and an arm.

5. What do the authorities decide to do with Willie when they leave Tom's house?
(a) Take Willie with them back to his mother.
(b) Leave Willie permanently with Tom.
(c) Take Willie with them back to a home in London.
(d) Leave Willie temporarily with Tom.

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

7. What surprise is awaiting Willie when he returns to his house in London?
(a) His father.
(b) Paints.
(c) A dog.
(d) A baby.

8. Who goes with Tom to London?
(a) Mrs. Fletcher.
(b) Sammy.
(c) Zach.
(d) George.

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

10. How do Tom, Zach, and Willie travel to the fishing village?
(a) By boat.
(b) By cart.
(c) By bicycle.
(d) By train.

11. Why does Tom go to see Mrs. Fletcher after his fire-watch duty?
(a) He wants advice about Willie.
(b) Mrs. Fletcher is about to get a telegram.
(c) Anne Hartridge is about to get a telegram.
(d) He wants to speak with George.

12. How does Tom get into Mrs. Beech's house?
(a) Willie lets him in.
(b) She lets him in.
(c) A group breaks the door down.
(d) He breaks in.

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

14. As March comes, what do the children get together to plan?
(a) A baby shower for Mrs. Hartridge.
(b) A visit to Spooky Cott.
(c) Another play.
(d) A breakfast for Tom.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is George wearing a black armband?

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

3. In March, Tom gets a letter from Willie's mother. What does it say?

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

5. How is Tom feeling when Willie arrives at carol practice?

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