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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The boys standing under the pipe in Chapter 3 devise a plan to retaliate against the head teacher. What is the plan?
(a) To stone him.
(b) To write him a nasty letter.
(c) To put tacks on his chair.
(d) To knock on his door and run.

2. Why does the white gentleman get angry when Gordon tries to sell him a fowlcock in Chapter 2?
(a) He doesn't have money.
(b) He is busy.
(c) He is dressed for work.
(d) The fowlcock looks bad.

3. Who does Ma tell Pa that he sees salvation in?
(a) Mr. Slime.
(b) Mr. Foster.
(c) The headmaster.
(d) Mr. Creighton.

4. What job does the overseer take on?
(a) Supervisor of roads.
(b) Landlord.
(c) Head school master.
(d) Tax collector.

5. What magical words is Bob supposed to say just before a large wave touches his toes?
(a) "Sea, come no further."
(b) "Sea sesame."
(c) "I am the master of the sea."
(d) "I will overcome you."

Short Answer Questions

1. What country does Boy Blue say Mr. Slime calls the bread basket of the world?

2. Why does G.'s next door neighbor box her son's, Bob's, ears?

3. In what country does G.'s grandmother live?

4. According to Pa, what is "price" equal to?

5. What is Barbados known as in comparison with the Mother Country?

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