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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Zach give the town where he, Tom, and Willie are vacationing?

2. How does Zach die?

3. What happens to Trudy?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the psychiatrist and Tom differ in their assessment of Willie's recovery needs?

2. What has Carrie asked of Mrs. Hartridge that is out of character for a girl of this period, and what might its effects be on the town of Weirwold.

3. How does Willie stand up for himself in Chapter 20, "Spooky Cott," and how is this new for him?

4. Once again, there is great suspense. Describe the suspense in Chapter 17, "The Rescue."

5. How does the war change the lives of those in Weirwold forever in Chapter 21, "Back to School"?

6. In Chapter 15, "Home," what more does the reader learn about Mrs. Beech that has not been revealed before this chapter?

7. How has Zach helped Willie discover himself?

8. At first, how does Zach's death affect Wiliie?

9. What does everyone at the rehearsal discover about Willie? How does this discovery affect him? How is this discovery not surprising?

10. Now that Willie has arrived back in London, both he and his mother can see how much he has changed. What changes are there in Willie and how do these changes affect his relationship with his mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is Geoffrey brought into the novel? How does he help in the healing of Willie?

Essay Topic 2

How does the character of Carrie depict the changes that WWII will bring to England and the world?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the relationship of Willie and Sammie from the time that they meet until the end of the story. How is Sammie therapy for Willie?

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