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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Will, Henry, and Beanpole travel together?
(a) They ran away from their parents.
(b) To see the sights.
(c) As a vacation before college.
(d) To find the people with whom they are living.

2. Why is Fritz chosen to go to the games?
(a) He likes to be alone.
(b) He has been with the group the longest.
(c) For his strength and ability to succeed.
(d) He can shoot a bow better than anyone.

3. How many days early do the boys arrive at the docks?
(a) One day.
(b) Two days.
(c) Five days.
(d) Three days.

4. What does the boys' guide do when they reach the docks?
(a) Stays with them.
(b) Boards a ship.
(c) Goes into town.
(d) Leaves to return to the camps.

5. Where is Will put when he is arrested?
(a) In the county jail.
(b) In a pit.
(c) In a motel room.
(d) In the police station.

6. What is the name of the man on the island?
(a) Bob.
(b) Hans.
(c) Leinex.
(d) Danny.

7. Where does Will go to look for Moritz?
(a) In looks in the farmer's market.
(b) To the police station.
(c) To the church.
(d) To a bar.

8. What kind of dog did the people in the third house Beanpole went to for food?
(a) A large, brindle dog.
(b) A poodle.
(c) A pit bull.
(d) An Alaskan husky.

9. Where do the boys stay when they are below deck?
(a) In berths.
(b) In a cabin.
(c) In crew quarters.
(d) In donkey stalls.

10. What is the name of the barge that will take the boys to the games?
(a) River Queen.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Erlkonig.
(d) Stealth.

11. What happens to people who enter the Tripod City?
(a) They become rich.
(b) They beome rulers.
(c) They never come out.
(d) They are murdered.

12. Where does the man on the island go when he leaves the island?
(a) To visit his mother.
(b) To the Tripod City.
(c) To visit his dad.
(d) A nearby village.

13. What do the captain and the first mate wear on their heads?
(a) Rain caps.
(b) Real caps.
(c) Seaman's caps.
(d) Fake caps.

14. Why is the man on the island not capped?
(a) He is from another country.
(b) He works for the Tripods.
(c) He has removed his cap.
(d) He has never been around people.

15. Why is Beanpole worried about his practice?
(a) He's not worried.
(b) He thinks he can do better.
(c) He loses to his competitor often.
(d) He sprained his ankle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beanpole decide might help the two boys get some food?

2. Why did Ulf decide to leave when he did?

3. Where did Will, Henry, and Beanpole travel together?

4. Why is Beanpole chosen to go to the games?

5. How does Fritz respond to Will's friendly overtures?

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