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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Tom given?
(a) A young foal.
(b) A cudgel.
(c) A ride on a stagecoach.
(d) A cure for a wart on his hand.

2. Why is Tom staying at the roadside inn?
(a) He is on his way to visit London.
(b) He waits for a coach.
(c) He is headed home from his first school.
(d) He is traveling to visit relatives.

3. How is Benjy's search for a cure for his rheumatism?
(a) He meets with many successful remedies.
(b) He finds absolutely no possible remedy.
(c) He meets only with a half-heartedly offered potion.
(d) It is successful.

4. What does Tom endure?
(a) The blanket tossing without complaint, even though he feels frightened.
(b) A boring conversation with Flashman.
(c) An early morning role call.
(d) A difficult first day at Rugby.

5. What is the tone of the Squire's words to his son?
(a) It is sad and distressing.
(b) It is cheerful and boisterous.
(c) It is quick and witty.
(d) It is careful and rational.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Old Brooke encourage all the boys to do?

2. How is Tom's mother known?

3. What happens shortly after Tom's arrival to a private school?

4. What narrative form is initially used in this chapter?

5. How does Tom watch the combat?

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