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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tom want Mrs. Fletcher to do for him in Chapter 2?
(a) Knit Tom a jersey.
(b) Take Willie from Tom.
(c) Knit a jersey for Willie.
(d) Buy boots for Willie.

2. What happens to Willie while he sleeps in the opening of Chapter 3, "Saturday Morning"?
(a) He has a wonderful dream.
(b) He wets the bed.
(c) He cries.
(d) He sleeps soundly for the first time in his life.

3. Why is the librarian astonished that Tom wants a card for Willie?
(a) She knows Willie can't read.
(b) Tom hates the library.
(c) There is a rule against cards for placed children.
(d) She sees Tom as being uninvolved.

4. What does George invite Willie to do the day after they build the shelter?
(a) Play with his sons.
(b) Picnic and berry pick.
(c) Fish.
(d) Dig another trench.

5. Why has Willie chosen to rise a bit earlier every day at the beginning of the "Birthday" chapter?
(a) To practice running.
(b) To practice drawing.
(c) To practice reading and writing.
(d) To work in the garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the boy doing at the postmasters when Willie first meets him in Chapter 3, "Saturday Morning"?

2. Why is Willie afraid to invite his friends to his room?

3. What do the townspeople do when Tom joins them at the meeting?

4. What does Zach want to do that surprises Willie after they first meet?

5. Why does Tom frown at Mrs. Fletcher in church?

Short Essay Questions

1. What astonishing discoveries are made at the library?

2. How does Tom feel about the war? What does he say and do that indicate those feelings?

3. What further happens in Chapter 3 that make the reader sympathize even more with Willie?

4. How has the war begun to affect the villagers?

5. Tom mutters to himself, "best not get fond of the boy, Thomas." Why do you believe that he says this, and what does he mean by it?

6. How does Zach's character add to the story?

7. Throughout Chapter 5, how does Tom show his care for Willie?

8. What becomes evident about Willie's education as Chapter 2 progresses?

9. What is the significance of the graveyard?

10. Christmas is on its way. What events does Christmas bring and how will the children participate?

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