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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philip's caretaker eat when they get to his new home?
(a) A roast beef sandwich.
(b) A boiled egg.
(c) A bowl of soup.
(d) A block of cheese.

2. Where does Philip go to live after his mother dies?
(a) Black Meadows.
(b) Billingshire.
(c) Blackstable.
(d) Birmingham.

3. Why is Philip's father not present when Philip's mother dies?
(a) He is in the hospital.
(b) He is traveling.
(c) He is dead.
(d) He is in prison.

4. What item does Philip choose to remember his mother by?
(a) A hair comb.
(b) A picture frame.
(c) A locket.
(d) A clock.

5. Why is Philip woken up at the beginning of the book?
(a) To leave for school.
(b) To return home.
(c) To go see his mother.
(d) To get ready for work.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of his mother's pictures does William allow Philip to keep?

2. How many butchers does Louisa have to choose from?

3. How does William describe the way his brother spent money?

4. On what day is Phillip allowed to bathe?

5. Why is Philip excused from physical activities?

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