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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are Granda Hugh and Gran Margaret?
(a) Robert's brother and sister.
(b) Jamie's aunt and uncle.
(c) Jamie's tutors.
(d) Jamie's grandparents.

2. With what does Robert cut himself after he and Jamie fight?
(a) A pair of scissors.
(b) A hunting knife.
(c) A piece of glass.
(d) A rusty can.

3. Why does Jamie tell his mother he cannot walk one morning?
(a) He doesn't want to go to school.
(b) He doesn't want to go to rugby practice.
(c) He doesn't want to go to town with his father.
(d) He awakens with sore legs.

4. Why is Jamie's family going to Scotland?
(a) To buy property.
(b) For a vacation.
(c) It is their home.
(d) On a business trip.

5. What is the name of the neighbor that Jamie is sad to leave?
(a) Mrs. Drake.
(b) Mrs. Dalloway.
(c) Mrs. Dawson.
(d) Mrs. Delacroix.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jamie's mother promise Jamie?

2. Where does Mrs. Drake encourage Jamie to go when he gets to his new town?

3. What takes the place of drinking and shouting in Jamie's life when he lives with his grandparents?

4. What did Mrs. Drake do for Jamie in exchange for his doing odd jobs around her house?

5. What does Robert do after someone breaks into the house?

(see the answer key)

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