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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 63).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alec's mentor tell him that takes Alec by surprise in Part I?
(a) Alec should leave London.
(b) Alec should really become an engineer.
(c) Alec should think about getting married.
(d) Alec might be meant for greater things than the job he is in.

2. What catches Val's eye about Mike at first?
(a) His large hands.
(b) His bald head.
(c) His short stature.
(d) His peacock blue suit.

3. Who is known as the bully of the children's group in Part I?
(a) Jo.
(b) Alec.
(c) Ben.
(d) Vernon.

4. What does Alec tell the man he meets in Part I that he really needs a new job?
(a) He is deeply in debt to creditors.
(b) He has a wife and young child.
(c) He needs money for his own doctor's bills.
(d) His father is dying.

5. Who does Alec appeal to for a new job in Part I?
(a) Mr. Enders.
(b) Mr. Smythe.
(c) Mr. Burnham.
(d) Mr. Richardson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What popular shop is directly hit by the bomb in Part I?

2. When does the bombing that kills the five children, and many more people, happen in the start of this novel?

3. Who is the music teacher for the five children in Part I?

4. Which of the five main children in Part I is known for being cheeky?

5. What does Vern tell McLeish he wants to build in Bexford?

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