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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. The children are quickly dismissed so that Sir can do what?
(a) Read the paper
(b) Watch television
(c) Make a phone call
(d) Eat lunch

2. the foreman wakes everyone by banging two what together?
(a) Pots
(b) Pans
(c) Bricks
(d) Cymbals

3. Who trips Klaus?
(a) Sunny
(b) Phil
(c) The Foreman
(d) Mr. Poe

4. What is the dinner that everyone shares?
(a) Hamburgers
(b) A stew
(c) A chili
(d) A casserole

5. Who offers to take Klaus to see Dr. Orwell?
(a) Phil
(b) The Foreman
(c) The guardian
(d) Charles

Short Answer Questions

1. The children find out that there will be no breakfast because they have to do what?

2. After they eat, who tells the children that they must report to a meeting?

3. How often will the children see the foreman?

4. The foreman first calls the children what?

5. How does Charles know the guardian?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the eye come into play again in chapter 5?

2. What is the guardian of the children described as being like up to the end of chapter 4?

3. Describe the routine at the mill and how it affects the children.

4. Do you think the library will affect the rest of the story? Why or why not?

5. Explain the symbolism of the dormitory window.

6. Describe the town of Paltryville.

7. Describe the reception the children receive when they first get to the lumbermill.

8. Describe how one of the children uses their own natural talent on the first day of work.

9. What would you do if you were one of the children and were left alone in Paltryville by Mr. Poe?

10. Describe Foreman Flacutono.

(see the answer keys)

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