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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 7, how much does Charlie get paid for his first week of work for Squizzy?
(a) Threepence.
(b) Halfpenny.
(c) 5 shillings.
(d) A pound.

2. In Chapter 11, what color hair does a girl named Alice, who attracts Charlie's attention, have?
(a) Brown.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) Blonde.

3. How tall is Squizzy Taylor?
(a) 6 feet.
(b) 5 feet 11 inches.
(c) 6 feet 3 inches.
(d) 5 feet 2 inches.

4. By how many points does Nostrils' team win in Chapter 11?
(a) 31.
(b) 19.
(c) 22.
(d) 16.

5. In Chapter 10, from whom does Mr. Redmond get a punching bag?
(a) Mike O'Toole.
(b) Mickey Watson.
(c) Bert O'Meara.
(d) Richie Harris.

Short Answer Questions

1. At half time in Chapter 11, how many points ahead is opposition team?

2. What does Charlie find his mother holding while she is dusting in Chapter 10?

3. In Chapter 9, after Charlie's mother yells at him, how long does he go running?

4. In Chapter 11, what team does Nostrils' and his teammates play?

5. What type of dog do the Redmonds have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Nostrils and Charlie hide in some bushes during a delivery for Squizzy in Chapter 8?

2. What does Charlie do during his first week of working for Squizzy?

3. How does Charlie do on the assignment for Taylor, and why does he win?

4. Why are there so many disagreeable smells in Richmond?

5. What news does Nostrils have in Chapter 8?

6. What is Richmond like where Charlie lives?

7. In Chapter 9, why does Charlie go to bed after running in the streets?

8. In Chapter 3, why is Gracie Power upset?

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

10. What is said about Charlie being the man of the house in Chapter 10?

(see the answer keys)

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