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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 7, 8, and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of books does Mr. Halloway recommend to the two children?
(a) Dinosaur books
(b) Animal books
(c) Adventure books
(d) Detective books

2. Who does the author describe as being marbled with dark?
(a) Mr. Halloway
(b) Will
(c) Jim
(d) Mr. Dark

3. How does Will describe his father's mood?
(a) Estatic
(b) Sad
(c) Miserable
(d) Happy

4. What does Jim decide to take off the roof of his house?
(a) The wind sock
(b) The TV aerial
(c) The radio aerial
(d) The lightning rod

5. What does Mr. Halloway think Jim will do when he sees the blows?
(a) Give them back
(b) Laugh in their face
(c) Dodge them
(d) Take them

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Will think the storm will arrive?

2. What kind of novels do Will and Jim choose?

3. What disappointing thing happens to children in September?

4. Why does Will's father say he feels sad?

5. What is the tattooed man called?

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