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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When going through Fitzroy Gardens in Chapter 16, under what trees would the boys stop to rest?
(a) Banksia.
(b) Maple.
(c) Elm.
(d) Eucalyptus.

2. What is the name of the man that Charlie and Nostrils deliver liquor to in Chapter 16?
(a) Mr. Thomas.
(b) Mr. Martin.
(c) Mr. Wheeler.
(d) Mr. Watson.

3. What type of vehicle does Squizzy drive in Chapter 15?
(a) Dodge.
(b) Buick.
(c) Ford.
(d) Chevy.

4. In Chapter 15, what park do Charlie and Mr. Redmond go to?
(a) Alexandra Gardens.
(b) Yarra Park.
(c) Treasury Gardens.
(d) Kings Domain.

5. In Chapter 14, what race does Mr. Redmon suggest that Charlie run?
(a) Ballarat Mile.
(b) Stawell Gift.
(c) Burnie.
(d) Bay Sheffield.

6. In Chapter 19, what bed is Nostrils in?
(a) 11.
(b) 9.
(c) 7.
(d) 6.

7. In Chapter 20, who does Mr. Richmond say got him running?
(a) Mick O'Rourke.
(b) Jiggy Wyatt.
(c) Buddy Mahoney.
(d) Piggy Devlin.

8. In Chapter 16, how far ahead does Nostrils walk checking for trouble?
(a) 25 yards.
(b) 15 yards.
(c) 30 yards.
(d) 20 yards.

9. To which street do Charlie and Mr. Redmond go to catch the train in Chapter 20?
(a) Church Street.
(b) Baker Street.
(c) Spencer Street.
(d) Power Street.

10. In Chapter 21, what are the odds of Charlie winning?
(a) 50 to 1.
(b) 25 to 1.
(c) 45 to 1.
(d) 30 to 1.

11. What does Charlie remember telling his fafter he wanted to buy as he prepares to leave for the race?
(a) Horse and silver cart.
(b) Store.
(c) Horse and wooden cart.
(d) Lumber yard.

12. What injuries does Charlie have in Chapter 17?
(a) Broken finger.
(b) Sprained ankle.
(c) Scratch on his cheek.
(d) None.

13. What color hair does Mrs. Pickwick have?
(a) Salt and pepper.
(b) Gray.
(c) Blonde.
(d) Black.

14. In Chapter 15, what team will Nostrils be playing?
(a) Fitzroy.
(b) Carlton.
(c) Manningham.
(d) Knox.

15. How does Alice tell a nurse that she is related to Nostrils in Chapter 19?
(a) Stepsister.
(b) Cousin.
(c) Sister.
(d) Aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charlie's mother throw away in Chapter 17?

2. In Chapter 16, to what street do Charlie and Nostrils make a delivery?

3. What does Alice bring Charlie in Chapter 18?

4. What does Charlie take from the first person he gets money from in Chapter 12?

5. How does Bert Robinson arrive on Cubitt Street in Chapter 15?

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