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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. What happened when the Savilles and their neighbors went into Harry's bomb shelter in Part 1, Chapter 4?
(a) The door wouldn't open.
(b) The roof collapsed.
(c) It was flooded.
(d) The door wouldn't close.

2. Who helps the Savilles manage their grief over losing Andrew?
(a) Colin.
(b) Tom.
(c) An unnamed neighbor.
(d) Mark.

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

4. Why did the Savilles and their neighbors go into Harry's bomb shelter in Part 1, Chapter 4?
(a) Harry was looking for work building bomb shelters.
(b) There was an air raid.
(c) There was a tornado.
(d) They were showing it off.

5. Why was Colin's mother in the hospital?
(a) She was having a baby.
(b) She broke a bone.
(c) She needed surgery.
(d) She was depressed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harry decide not to tell his wife about during their vacation at the seashore?

2. Why does Harry creosote the timbers for his bomb shelter?

3. What shift does Harry work at the coal pit?

4. What are the two parts of Saxton?

5. Where is the hut that Colin and his friends built?

(see the answer key)

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