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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who offers Henry a recommendation that gets him a job in Chapter 19?
(a) Holmes.
(b) Dick.
(c) Watson.
(d) Greyson.

2. Who needs money to go to California in Chapter 22?
(a) Will.
(b) Dick.
(c) Henry.
(d) Travis.

3. What is Dick offered in Chapter 27?
(a) A hair cut.
(b) A job.
(c) A new flat.
(d) A car.

4. Where does Dick take money out of to help Henry get a new job in Chapter 18?
(a) His piggy bank.
(b) His shoe box.
(c) Savings account.
(d) His desk.

5. What does Frank buy Dick at a clothing store?
(a) A cap.
(b) A tie.
(c) A shirt.
(d) A pair of pants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dick's salary in Chapter 27?

2. In Chapter 18, when Dick chases the person throwing rocks at them, what does Dick threaten to do?

3. What will the boot black give Dick in return for lodging?

4. What was Dick's first job that he tells Frank about in Chapter 8?

5. What does Dick return in Chapter 15 to Mr. Greyson?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Dick's early history.

2. What does Dick have to change in order to be acceptable in society in Chapter 1?

3. How does Frank attempt to help Dick improve his social status and quality of life in Chapters 5-8?

4. How do the boys work together as a team to improve their lives by the end of Chapter 20?

5. How does Dick prevent Travis from withdrawing his money at the bank?

6. How do the boot blacks react to Dick's new clothes in Chapters 14 and 15?

7. How is Dick alert to business opportunities?

8. Why is Dick fired from his job in Chapter 1?

9. Compare Frank and Dick.

10. Describe Dick's reaction to his letter from Frank Whitney.

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