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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through An Empire for Rubber Balls.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the boy do to the other boy who accuses him?
(a) He attacks him.
(b) He asks for proof.
(c) He apologizes to him.
(d) He ignores him.

2. What are all the people doing at the cemetery?
(a) Putting flowers on the graves.
(b) Saying prayers for the dead.
(c) Preparing their own graves.
(d) Apologizing to their ancestors.

3. What does the ticket clerk tell the mother she should do?
(a) Search for her husband.
(b) Go back home.
(c) Come inside.
(d) Get on the next train.

4. Who comes to visit the boy after school on the first day?
(a) The boy who makes faces, on his own.
(b) Nobody.
(c) 14 boys.
(d) The police.

5. What do the inquisitors accuse the father of doing?
(a) Sneaking out of the country.
(b) Murder.
(c) Stealing some important papers.
(d) Spying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of orchards does the family have?

2. How does the father react when the Inspector tries to bring him to the front of the line?

3. What treaty is signed in August of 1939?

4. What do the adults do while the boy is looking through books and magazines?

5. What happens when the boy won't apologize?

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