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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, Chapter 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Colin stay when his mother is in the hospital in Part 1, Chapter 5?
(a) Alone at his house.
(b) With the Shaws.
(c) In the hospital with his mom.
(d) With Harry's boss.

2. What does Michael Reagan want to do for a living?
(a) Teach at a university.
(b) Be a musician.
(c) Write novels.
(d) Work as an artist.

3. How does Harry punish Colin for taking Steven to the hut?
(a) He takes his trains.
(b) He sends him to his grandparents.
(c) He grounds him.
(d) He whips him.

4. Why do the Savilles and their neighbors have a party in Part 4, Chapter 19?
(a) For Harry's birthday.
(b) The war has ended.
(c) A new factory opened.
(d) For Colin's birthday.

5. What does Steven tell Ellen at the end of Part 5, Chapter 27?
(a) That he will be moving out the next day.
(b) That he will never forget they went on vacation without him.
(c) That he will never forget that she sided against him.
(d) That he has decided to drop out of school.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the seashore, how does Colin first react to the water?

2. Where will Colin go to school in the fall?

3. Which day of school is Colin late for?

4. What does Mr. Carter teach at King Edward's?

5. In Part 3, Chapter 13, how is Batty doing in school?

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