1. Why is East so confident in his knowledge and his worth, even though he has only been at Rugby for six months?
(a) By simply being at Rugby.
(b) He has been enrolled in public school before.
(c) He can see Tom is unsure of himself.
(d) He is older than most students in his grade.

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

3. Instead of focusing on increasing their level of sophistication and the amount of money they possess,What would young men be able to do?
(a) "Value to price of a pound and put it to good use."
(b) "Tease and torture a man who does not care about wealth and his standing in society."
(c) "Enjoy life and all its advantages."
(d) "Value a man wholly and solely for what was in him."

4. Who is Benjy?
(a) One of the two young farm hands.
(b) Tom's uncle.
(c) Tom's cousin.
(d) One of the two elderly farm hands.

5. What game is East's house going to play?
(a) A game of cricket.
(b) A game of tennis.
(c) A game polo.
(d) A game of football.

Short Answer Questions

1. Even though the Doctor, the head of their house, has strong new ideas that some might think go against the school's traditions, what should the boys do?

2. How is the narration different from chapters one through three?

3. Why does Tom buy sausages to share with the other boys in their house?

4. Why are Tom and East sent up to see the Doctor to take their punishment?

5. This novel tells the story of a rambunctious young student. Where is he located?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 408 words
(approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page)

View a FREE sample