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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. What has happened by the time Tom and Arthur have left the school?
(a) Most of the boys kneel and pray at bedtime.
(b) They are now the bullies.
(c) The boys all pray in the Chapel.
(d) The bullying has ended.

2. What does Tom's reaction to his father's speech reveal?
(a) The very formal and distant relationship he and his father have.
(b) How much he and his father disagree.
(c) The emotional and intellectual respect with which he regards his father.
(d) How much he dislikes his father.

3. What leads to Tom panicking and starting for the door to fetch the nurse?
(a) Flashman pretends to be unconscious.
(b) Flashman is trying to commit suicide.
(c) Flashman has jumped out the window.
(d) Flashman has attacked East.

4. Why is anyone who dares to taunt Tom quickly silenced?
(a) Arthur is very protective of Tom.
(b) The Doctor does not tolerate taunting.
(c) He has a reputation for toughness.
(d) East has a reputation for toughness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Tom and East help Diggs?

2. At one point, what does Flashman's bullying become?

3. When does Tom decide he is acting foolish?

4. Who takes control of the school when Old Brooke and other older boys leave?

5. Why do the boys get together in the common room?

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