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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 children handle the news that they will be working?
(a) They run away
(b) They complain
(c) They telephone Poe for help
(d) They agree to make the best of it

2. The guardian is wearing what color suit when he first meets the children?
(a) Green
(b) Blue
(c) Yellow
(d) Red

3. Mr. Poe works where?
(a) Hotel
(b) Hospital
(c) Bank
(d) Lumbermill

4. How are the employees paid?
(a) With playing cards
(b) With food
(c) With wood
(d) With coupons

5. Klaus thinks that the children could learn more lessons from what than from working in the mill?
(a) The guardian himself
(b) Books
(c) School
(d) Television

Short Answer Questions

1. Although the girls are happy that Klaus has returned, they are upset by what?

2. What is the guardian's preferred method of communication?

3. What does Charles give to the children?

4. The children try to prevent Klaus being taken to what?

5. Which of the following is not a book found in the library?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the dormitory described and how do the children react to it?

2. Describe the first day of work for the children.

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

4. How does Charles raise the Children's hopes after the meeting?

5. Explain the symbolism of the dormitory window.

6. Do the workers respect the foreman?

7. Explain the significance of the building shaped like an eye.

8. Why are the workers incapable of having anything other than gum for lunch?

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

10. Describe Foreman Flacutono.

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