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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Joe think when he read THE LAST DAYS OF POMPEII?
(a) That he would never live near a volcano.
(b) That it must have been awful for the people.
(c) It was a quick, easy way to die.
(d) A mountain had blown up trapping him in the lava.

2. What did his parents use when they were courting?
(a) A bulletin board at school.
(b) A party line telephone.
(c) Sending messages with friends.
(d) Notes passed by their parents.

3. What is the biggest event of the year in Joe's hometown?
(a) The County Fair.
(b) The harvest.
(c) Easter.
(d) Christmas.

4. How does Joe feel about the war?
(a) He's ready to go.
(b) He thinks it will be interesting.
(c) He doesn't have an opinion.
(d) He doesn't think it has anything to do with him.

5. When does the first snowfall usually happen where Joe grew up?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Christmas.
(c) New Years Day.
(d) Valentine's Day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Joe Bonham wish someone would pick up the phone?

2. How does Joe figure out that he is deaf?

3. What does Joe want to do most as he is lying in bed injured?

4. What does Joe finally realize towards the end of Chapter 3?

5. What kind of flowers do the kids gather for May Day?

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