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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. In Chapter 2, how many boys are already waiting to see Squizzy Taylor when Charlie arrives?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

2. What number does Nostrils wear on his football jersey?
(a) 6.
(b) 8.
(c) 12.
(d) 17.

3. What time does Squizzy want Charlie to work on Saturday in Chapter 7?
(a) 9 p.m.
(b) 7:30 p.m.
(c) 8:30 p.m.
(d) 8 p.m.

4. What color are Dolly's eyes?
(a) Green.
(b) Gray.
(c) Brown.
(d) Blue.

5. How many trolleys of wood does Charlie get in Chapter 11?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, where is Charlie when he boxes with a mannequin?

2. How often has Charlie's mother left the house in Chapter 3 since his father died?

3. In Chapter 5, what color suit does Mr. Peacock wear when he visits the Feehans?

4. How did Charlie's father die?

5. What does the duck like to eat in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what is a highlight of the family's Saturday night?

2. How does Charlie know how to read people, and why is it an important skill?

3. What does Dolly have for Charlie when he comes to work on his first day in Chapter 6?

4. In Chapter 11, what does Charlie notice about Nostrils?

5. How does Charlie do with jumping rope in Chapter 10?

6. In Chapter 3, how does Charlie get wood to take home to burn?

7. In Chapter 8, what does Clarrie do when he goes to the park with Charlie and Nostrils?

8. What does Charlie feel as he walks toward school in Chapter 1?

9. What happens when Charlie hits Mr. Peacock with a cricket bat in Chapter 9?

10. What does Charlie say about his mother's cooking in Chapter 4?

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