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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 does Jim ask Will to hold?
(a) His magazines
(b) His bag
(c) His drink
(d) His books

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

3. What is the name of the lightning rod salesman?
(a) Frank Thunder
(b) Tom Fury
(c) Jack Storm
(d) Davie Flash

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

5. What is the name of Jim and Will's town?
(a) Red Town
(b) Green Town
(c) White Town
(d) Dark Town

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What do people see through the window of the fifth house?

4. What month does the novel begin in?

5. When does Will think the storm will arrive?

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