View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Miss Woodson treat her students at King Edward's?
(a) She yells at them.
(b) She helps them.
(c) She embarrasses them.
(d) She gets them out of trouble.

2. What nickname does Harry's brother, Jack, go by?
(a) Jack Jack.
(b) Black Jack.
(c) Jack Man.
(d) Mad Jack.

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

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

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

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

7. Where does Colin meet Stafford in Part 2, Chapter 11?
(a) During recess.
(b) In the principal's office.
(c) At the park.
(d) In town.

8. What does Harry do after running into his friend in Part 1, Chapter 3?
(a) He goes home.
(b) He goes to a different beach.
(c) He borrows money from his friend.
(d) He invites his friend for dinner.

9. Where is the hut that Colin and his friends built?
(a) In a valley.
(b) Behind an incinerator.
(c) Next to the train tracks.
(d) By the septic dump.

10. How does Harry feel toward Mr. Reagan?
(a) He is intimidated by him.
(b) He admires him.
(c) He is jealous of him.
(d) He is afraid of him.

11. What does Stafford buy for Colin in Part 3, Chapter 15?
(a) A tie clip.
(b) Cuff links.
(c) A watch.
(d) A charm.

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

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

14. Who helps with Ellen's dying parents in Part 3, Chapter 16?
(a) Ellen's niece.
(b) Ellen's sister.
(c) Ellen's brother.
(d) Ellen's cousin.

15. Where do Ellen and Colin go to buy his school uniform?
(a) A nearby town.
(b) London.
(c) Saxon.
(d) A city two hours away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Colin see his father do when he follows him to the park in Part 2, Chapter 6?

2. Where does Harry plant vegetables in Part 2, Chapter 8?

3. How long does Colin's examination take?

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

5. In Part 2, Chapter 9, what do Ellen's parents complain about when she visits them?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 495 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample