View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does East tell Tom to wear Williams out?
(a) So Williams will give in.
(b) So his own attacks have more effect.
(c) So Williams will end the fight.
(d) So his own attacks have less effect.

2. Why do the boys, including Tom and Williams, quickly disperse?
(a) The fight has ended.
(b) The police have been called.
(c) The School Nurse has arrived.
(d) So as not to get caught by the Doctor.

3. For what is Tom proud to pay?
(a) His stay at the inn.
(b) His school uniform.
(c) His breakfast.
(d) A gift for his mother.

4. How does Tom feel about helping Diggs?
(a) He is proud of himself for having done the right thing.
(b) He regrets helping Diggs.
(c) He feels obligated to help him.
(d) He wishes he did not have to help him.

5. How does East tell Tom to avoid the worst of Williams' blows?
(a) To hit him first.
(b) To use power and might.
(c) To run away.
(d) Use speed and agility.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what are his words grounded?

2. How does the narrative voice shift?

3. What is the tone of the Squire's words to his son?

4. From the perspective of the narrator, what is one long fight or series of fights?

5. What does the narrator suggest all boys reading the book should learn?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 284 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample