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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Zach die?
(a) His bus is blown up.
(b) Blitzes in London.
(c) In a fire.
(d) A train crash on his way to London.

3. What separates Carrie from the other girls at the high shool?
(a) Her accent.
(b) Her intelligence.
(c) Her lack of wealth.
(d) Her desire not to have friends.

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

5. 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.

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

7. In the beginning of Chapter 18, "The Recovery," what does Tom recommend Willie do after his nightmare?
(a) Stay quiet.
(b) Go for a run.
(c) Scream loudly.
(d) Cry.

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

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

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

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

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

13. What does the psychiatrist recommend for Willie?
(a) To go back to his mother.
(b) To go to a children's home.
(c) Hospitalization.
(d) To go home with Tom.

14. What do the Warden and Glad tell Tom about Mrs. Beech?
(a) She beats her child.
(b) She is a good person.
(c) She is a hard worker.
(d) She thinks she is above everyone else.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Willie paint on his first day in Mrs. Hartridge's class?

2. Which is NOT one of the reasons that Zach is worried about his parents?

3. Why does Willie get upset when Tom visits him in the hospital?

4. What do the authorities decide to do with Willie when they leave Tom's house?

5. How does Zach feel about Spooky Cott?

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