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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. How do the boys at school feel about Robin's death?
(a) They are ambivalent.
(b) They are confused.
(c) They are sad.
(d) They are angry.

2. What is Georgie unable to feel after Robin's death?
(a) Anger.
(b) Hope.
(c) Love.
(d) Happiness.

3. What kind of tone does the book end on?
(a) Angry.
(b) Suspenseful.
(c) Sad.
(d) Hopeful.

4. What does Georgie realize he has in common with Mrs. Harper?
(a) They are both angry.
(b) They are both lonely.
(c) They both love the garden.
(d) They both have scars.

5. Why can't Georgie sing at the funeral?
(a) He is too sad.
(b) He gets stage fright.
(c) He is sick.
(d) He loses his voice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Eddie's job?

2. Why does Kevin threaten to quit the play?

3. What gift does Robin bring Georgie while he is sick?

4. What does Mr. Collier say children need to learn?

5. What does Robin remember Paul doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mrs. Harper want Georgie to do at the funeral?

2. What is Georgie most excited for during the choir concert?

3. Why does Georgie realize he has been hating Mrs. Harper?

4. What does Georgie do with Old Eddie?

5. How does Mr. Collier spark Georgie's interest in learning to read?

6. Why does Mr. Collier know how to teach Georgie?

7. What does Mrs. Harper do when she sees what Georgie is doing after Robin's service?

8. Why does Georgie refuse to join the drama class?

9. How does Robin die?

10. Why is Georgie jealous of Paul?

(see the answer keys)

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