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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 does Harry decide not to tell his wife about during their vacation at the seashore?
(a) That a war may start soon.
(b) That they are broke.
(c) That Colin is sick.
(d) That her clothes are poorly made.

2. How does Stafford travel to and from school?
(a) A car.
(b) The bus.
(c) He walks.
(d) The train.

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

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

5. Who do the Savilles run into while sledding in Part 2, Chapter 10?
(a) Ben.
(b) Ian.
(c) Mr. Reagan.
(d) Stringer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part 3, Chapter 12, what happens when Harry comes to one of Colin's games?

3. When does Harry start building the bomb shelter?

4. Where does Colin stay when his mother is in the hospital in Part 1, Chapter 5?

5. What does Ellen's mother think girls should do?

(see the answer key)

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