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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is there a shift?
(a) The author is trying to make the story more exciting.
(b) The author intends to give the reader a more immediate sense of Tom's experience.
(c) The author is trying to confuse the reader.
(d) The author is being creative.

2. What does Diggs realize about Flashman? Once he realizes this, he hauls him to his feet and shoves him out of the room.
(a) Flashman is trying to kill Tom.
(b) Flashman is unconsious.
(c) Flashman has called for backup.
(d) Flashman is only faking.

3. Why does Arthur tell the School Nurse about the fight?
(a) He becomes fearful for Williams' safety.
(b) Tom is hurting Williams.
(c) He becomes fearful for Tom's safety.
(d) Tom is injured.

4. How does Tom quickly gain the upper hand?
(a) He sees the sense of East's suggestions.
(b) He ignores East's advice.
(c) He ducks Williams' blows.
(d) He uses speed and agility.

5. Why does Young Brooke remain?
(a) He is injured and cannot move.
(b) He is trying to distract the School Nurse.
(c) He has a very good relationship with the Doctor.
(d) He is sacrificing himself for the other boys.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tom fight for the first couple of rounds?

2. What does Young Brooke have Tom and Williams do?

3. What does the Doctor tell Young Brooke?

4. What is Tom's reaction to his father's speech?

5. What does Tom think about this day?

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