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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Harry start building the bomb shelter?
(a) After he gets a bonus at work.
(b) After his family's summer vacation.
(c) After his neighbors were robbed.
(d) Before Colin's birthday.

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

3. Where is the Dell located?
(a) By the train tracks.
(b) Near the sewer works.
(c) Across from a coal mine.
(d) Behind a factory.

4. In Part 2, Chapter 7, who does Colin go to Sunday school with?
(a) Roger.
(b) Harry.
(c) Ian.
(d) Bizzy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose voice does Colin hear one day while working on the farm?

2. Why does Harry become frustrated with Colin's preparatory tests?

3. When Ellen goes to the hospital to have her baby, who helps Steven get ready in the morning?

4. How long does Colin work on the farm?

5. When the Savilles go sledding in Part 2, Chapter 10, who does not enjoy the activity?

(see the answer key)

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