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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Thomas leave Scotland?
(a) To join the English troops in war.
(b) To go to university in England.
(c) To get a better job.
(d) To go on sabbatical.

2. What did Mrs. Drake do for Jamie in exchange for his doing odd jobs around her house?
(a) Bought his bus tickets.
(b) Paid his tuition.
(c) Read books to him.
(d) Cooked him hot meals.

3. Where did Hugh's mother, Famie, sometimes stay?
(a) A friend's home.
(b) A bed and breakfast.
(c) A mental hospital.
(d) A university.

4. Which of the following was Hugh's father NOT good at?
(a) Singing.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Cooking.

5. What important position did Hugh take after the war?
(a) Mayor of Glasgow.
(b) Corporation Advisor on Building.
(c) Red Cross President.
(d) City Councilman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Hugh marry?

2. From what country is Jamie departing when the story begins?

3. Who particularly enraged Famie during the war?

4. What is the name of the neighbor that Jamie is sad to leave?

5. What does Jamie become to Granda Hugh?

(see the answer key)

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