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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At what sports are Will, Henry, and Beanpole working everyday?
(a) Their chosen sport.
(b) The sport assigned to them.
(c) Tennis.
(d) Basketball.

3. Why can't the man on the island do his own work?
(a) He has arthritis in his shoulder.
(b) He doesn't have a horse to pull the plow.
(c) He is too old.
(d) He doesn't know how to do carpentry.

4. What is the first mate's name?
(a) Ulf.
(b) Kenny.
(c) Billy.
(d) Moritz.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What place in town does Will find fascinating?

2. How does the man on the island feel about meeting the boys?

3. What is the name of the barge that will take the boys to the games?

4. What happens to people who enter the Tripod City?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the boys figure out by lunch time?

2. Why do the boys want to win in their sporting event?

3. What kind of swimmer is Will and how does Beanpole help him?

4. What does Julius say about the plan for the boys?

5. What does Beanpole suggest might be a good way to get downriver?

6. How did the boys sleep that night and how do they wake up?

7. What do the boys do when they wake up and what does Hans show them?

8. Who elects to stay below deck first and where do they stay?

9. What does Beanpole convince Moritz to do?

10. Where does Will go to look for Ulf and what does he buy there?

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