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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. What tunnel does Mayhew show the Smalls?
(a) The one in Thomas' bedroom.
(b) The one under the porch.
(c) The tunnel behind the mirror.
(d) The one under the living room fireplace.

2. Why does Thomas think the preacher delayed his service?
(a) Because a choir boy was late.
(b) Because he was not ready.
(c) To wait for Mr. Pluto.
(d) Because the electric was off.

3. Why does Thomas' father hope Mr. Pluto will die before he finishes cataloging the Dies Drear treasure?
(a) So he doesn't have to pay a fine.
(b) So he doesn't see the treasure being taken away from him.
(c) So the Darrows think he is a ghost.
(d) Because he would be arrested.

4. What does the vandalizing of the kitchen persuade Thomas' father to do?
(a) Leave the house.
(b) Go to the police.
(c) Keep out of the affairs of Mr.Pluto and the Darrows.
(d) Protect the treasure.

5. Who does Thomas think should have greeted his family more warmly?
(a) Mrs. Darrow.
(b) The congregation.
(c) Robert Charles.
(d) The preacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Mr. Pluto's son?

2. How did Mr. Pluto find the tunnels?

3. What does Mrs. Small say she needs to buy a lot of?

4. Who greets Thomas' family warmly?

5. Who will leave the area now that the treasure is safe?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who do Dies Drear leave his treasure to according to Chapter 17?

2. What do the Darrows want?

3. What does Mayhew ask Thomas and his father to do?

4. What do Mr. Small and Thomas find in Chapter 14 when they enter the cave?

5. What seems to help Mr. Small understand?

6. What expectation does Thomas have of the church congregation that was not fulfilled?

7. What is Mrs. Small's first impression of the events in their home?

8. What roles do Thomas, Mr. Small and Mayhew have in the scheme?

9. What is finally decided about the scheme?

10. What impression does Thomas have when his family attends church in Chapter 10?

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