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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What shift does Harry work at the coal pit?
(a) The night shift.
(b) The afternoon shift.
(c) A split shift.
(d) The day shift.

2. When do Harry and his family move just outside of Saxton?
(a) The 1940s.
(b) The 1920s.
(c) The 1930s.
(d) The 1910s.

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

4. In Part 3, Chapter 12, what happens when Harry comes to one of Colin's games?
(a) He embarrasses Colin.
(b) He makes Colin proud.
(c) He roots for the wrong team.
(d) He shows up late to the game.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How was Harry able to take his family to the seashore in Part 1, Chapter 3?

3. Where does Mr. Bletchley work?

4. What does Harry begin to do every night before work in Part 2, Chapter 7?

5. How old is Andrew in Part 1, Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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