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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 does Joe see in the snow as he thinks of his life?
(a) His father pulling his mother on a sled.
(b) His sisters building a snowman.
(c) His brother throwing snowballs at him.
(d) The branches of the trees covered in white.

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

3. What does Joe find out when someone finally answers the phone?
(a) His father has died.
(b) His younger sister is gone.
(c) His girlfriend is in the hospital.
(d) His mother has died.

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

5. What did his girlfriend ask him when he was drafted?
(a) To go to Canada.
(b) Not to go.
(c) To run away to Mexico.
(d) To carry her scarf.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Joe not too upset about being deaf?

2. What does Superintendent of School Hargraves say about the airplane?

3. What famous person flies into Joe's hometown one day?

4. When does Joe become aware of the war?

5. What does Joe go to the store for on Saturdays?

(see the answer key)

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