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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At one point, what does Flashman's bullying become?
(a) Annoying.
(b) A farce.
(c) More relaxed.
(d) Dangerous.

2. What is Tom's reaction to his father's speech?
(a) Near-tearful.
(b) Fearful.
(c) Irritated.
(d) Annoyed.

3. Who is timing the boys?
(a) The coachman.
(b) The boys' father.
(c) The Squire.
(d) Tom.

4. Tom starts his first full year in the company of East and several other young students who seem more interested in what than in concentrating on their lessons?
(a) Staying up late and sleeping in.
(b) Playing games and taunting their teachers.
(c) Girls and their own appearances.
(d) Football and other sports.

5. Upon what does Tom reflect?
(a) How much he misses his family.
(b) How he's never had a more pleasant day.
(c) On his old school.
(d) On his life before leaving for school.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Flashman frequently do to Diggs?

3. What does Old Brooke say to Tom?

4. What does Tom ask East regarding Brooke?

5. What does Tom's landowning family rarely, if ever, do?

(see the answer key)

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