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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is NOT one of the reasons that Zach is worried about his parents?
(a) He has not received a note from them at the vacation spot.
(b) There has been a blitz in London.
(c) They have new jobs helping with the war effort.
(d) They are in the middle of a show.

2. What does Geoffrey decide to do for work?
(a) Teach art at the school.
(b) Open an art school.
(c) Teach art classes at night.
(d) Give individual art lessons.

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

4. Why can't Robert play the role of Scrooge?
(a) His mother does not want him to.
(b) He can't memorize the lines.
(c) He is sent back to London.
(d) He has become ill.

5. In March, Tom gets a letter from Willie's mother. What does it say?
(a) She wants Willie home because the war is over.
(b) She wants Willie home because she is sick.
(c) She wants Willie to stay with Tom because the bombing is worse.
(d) She wants Willie to stay with Tom because she can't care for him.

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

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

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

9. Why does Willie get upset when Tom visits him in the hospital?
(a) Sammy is not with Tom.
(b) Tom is not allowed to stay.
(c) Tom does not plan on taking him home.
(d) Willie tells Tom he does not like the psychiatrist.

10. What does Zach give to Willie when Zach packs to leave for London?
(a) A copy of Shakespeare's works.
(b) A picture of the two boys.
(c) A photograph of Zach's father.
(d) A copy of Tom Sawyer.

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

12. Where does Willie's mother put him after she beats him?
(a) Tied to a chair.
(b) Under the stairs in a closet.
(c) In his bedroom.
(d) Locked in the kitchen.

13. What has Tom volunteered to do at the end of "The Show Must Go On"?
(a) Cook a big Christmas dinner for the evacuees.
(b) Direct the Christmas show.
(c) Deliver the mail.
(d) Take over the choir and play the organ.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Carrie ask Mrs. Hartridge privately?

2. What has Geoffrey kept of his friend who was killed in the war?

3. How do Tom, Willie, and Zach find a place to stay in Salmouth?

4. What has become of Mrs. Beech?

5. How does Zach feel about Spooky Cott?

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