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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although the boys are frightened, what do they do to Flashman?
(a) Flashman is tied up and dangled near the fire.
(b) They report him to the Doctor.
(c) They taunt him.
(d) Flashman is quickly overwhelmed by the younger, faster, more agile boys.

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

3. Where is Tom headed?
(a) Oxford University.
(b) London.
(c) Riddell School.
(d) Rugby School.

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

5. Why do Tom and East go into the village?
(a) They want to see the girls from the other public school.
(b) To buy some food for their tea.
(c) To buy hunting supplies.
(d) To buy their school books.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the entire town support Arthur's mother?

2. What friendship does Tom's father encourage?

3. What causes a teacher and several others to change their view of Tom from respect to wariness?

4. What does Tom do after he writes his mother a letter?

5. Who cares for Tom?

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