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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 novels do Will and Jim choose?
(a) Adventure novels
(b) War novels
(c) Spy novels
(d) Detective novels

2. What celebration is happening in a week's time?
(a) New Years
(b) Halloween
(c) Thanksgiving
(d) Christmas

3. When does Will think the storm will arrive?
(a) Morning
(b) In a week
(c) In an hour
(d) Midnight

4. What is on Hickory Street?
(a) The Town Museum
(b) The Town Hall
(c) The Comic Store
(d) The Theater

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the lightning rod salesman?

2. What does Jim tell his mother he never wants?

3. Who does the author describe as being marbled with dark?

4. What kind of books does Mr. Halloway recommend to the two children?

5. Where does Mr. Halloway go after the library?

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