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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The guardian tells the children that they must work in the mill until who comes of age?
(a) Charles
(b) Klaus
(c) Sunny
(d) Violet

2. Which is the name of the only male child in the family?
(a) Claus
(b) Kris
(c) Klaus
(d) Chris

3. Why can't the children sleep, initially?
(a) They are made to work through the night
(b) They are lost in thought
(c) One of them is missing
(d) They are preparing to run away

4. Although the girls are happy that Klaus has returned, they are upset by what?
(a) The Foreman putting them back to work as soon as Klaus returns
(b) Klaus' strange behavior
(c) The Foreman keeping them from seeing Klaus
(d) Klaus disappearing a second time

5. When the children ask their guardian's name, what does Poe tell them?
(a) Billy
(b) Philip
(c) The name is unpronouncable
(d) John

Short Answer Questions

1. What lines the street of the town?

2. The children are traveling by what method of transportation, as the book opens?

3. What is the foreman's name?

4. Which of the following is the last name of the children featured in the story?

5. How are the employees paid?

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