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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Prisoner in the Pit.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ulf do when the barge stops at a small village?
(a) Goes to town to see his wife.
(b) Goes into town on business.
(c) Goes into town to see his parents.
(d) Goes to town for dinner.

2. Why are Will, Henry, and Beanpole with the uncapped people?
(a) Use them for money.
(b) Kill them eventually.
(c) Spy on them.
(d) Help them.

3. For what reason is Will chosen to go to the games?
(a) His strength and experience.
(b) His pessimism.
(c) His temper.
(d) His happy nature.

4. Where are Will, Henry, and Beanpole at the start of the book?
(a) White Mountain.
(b) On an island.
(c) The City of Gold.
(d) New York.

5. How does Will feel about Fritz's response to him?
(a) Hurt.
(b) Excited.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells the boys of the plans for the competitors?

2. Begin their journey to the games?

3. Why is Fritz chosen to go to the games?

4. How many days early do the boys arrive at the docks?

5. Why do the men get agitated when Will tells them the place he is supposedly from?

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