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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 1, what irritates Ellen about Andrew?
(a) His sleepiness.
(b) His shyness.
(c) His speech impediment.
(d) His outgoing personality.

2. What does Ellen's mother think girls should do?
(a) Take care of their husbands.
(b) Take care of the animals.
(c) Take care of their mothers.
(d) Take care of the children.

3. After the casts come off Harry's legs, what does he ask Mr. Reagan for?
(a) A newspaper.
(b) A loan.
(c) A job.
(d) Babysitting time.

4. Why does Harry creosote the timbers for his bomb shelter?
(a) To support the walls.
(b) To keep it water tight.
(c) To make them easy to saw.
(d) To build doors.

5. How does Harry hide the roof to the bomb shelter?
(a) With mirrors.
(b) With grass.
(c) With timber.
(d) With rocks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when the Savilles and their neighbors went into Harry's bomb shelter in Part 1, Chapter 4?

2. What does Harry do after running into his friend in Part 1, Chapter 3?

3. In Part 1, Chapter 3, what does Harry's friend urge him to do?

4. Who helps the Savilles manage their grief over losing Andrew?

5. Why was Colin's mother in the hospital?

(see the answer key)

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