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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 13, 14, and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Will and Jim surprised by the carnival?
(a) It seems weird
(b) It seems evil
(c) It seems normal
(d) It seems happy

2. What do Jim and Will see flying above the train?
(a) A balloon
(b) A broomstick
(c) An eagle
(d) An airplane

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

4. What kind of song does Mr. Halloway hear a man humming?
(a) A pop song
(b) A Christmas song
(c) A jazz song
(d) A folk song

5. Why does Will's father say he feels sad?
(a) He is bored
(b) He is ill
(c) He is old
(d) He feels something evil

Short Answer Questions

1. What disappointing thing happens to children in September?

2. Where does the train stop?

3. What street do William and James live on?

4. Whose house does Tom Fury predict the storm will hit?

5. What kind of month does the author say October is for boys?

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