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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. On one visit to Willie, Zach brings up one subject a few times that disturbs Willie. What is it?
(a) Babies.
(b) Sex.
(c) Death.
(d) Willie's mother.

4. After finishing the scenery for the Christmas show, what job does Willie next take on?
(a) Script blocker.
(b) Costume designer.
(c) Line prompter.
(d) Assistant director.

5. What happens to Trudy?
(a) She goes with her mother.
(b) She dies.
(c) She is never found.
(d) She is hospitalized.

6. What is Tom's first reaction to the singing of the choir?
(a) He is gruff because they are too solemn.
(b) He is happy that they are so loud.
(c) He is gruff because they have bad harmony.
(d) He is happy that they sound so good together.

7. How is Tom feeling when Willie arrives at carol practice?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Shy.
(c) Sad because Rachel is not there.
(d) Angry because Willie is late.

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. When he comes to her house to visit, what does Mrs. Hartridge do for Willie to help him heal?
(a) She breastfeeds the baby.
(b) She feeds him ginger cake and lemonade.
(c) She holds the baby at arms length from him.
(d) She speaks with him about her husband's death.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Zach die?

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

4. What surprise is awaiting Willie when he returns to his house in London?

5. As March comes, what do the children get together to plan?

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