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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Tom get into a fight?
(a) East.
(b) The Doctor.
(c) Martin.
(d) An older boy named Williams.

2. Old Brooke and other boys like him leave the school. How are they described?
(a) Irresponsible, disrespectful and dishonorable.
(b) Scary, vengeful and disobedient.
(c) Rude, mean and callous.
(d) Calm, steady and responsible.

3. Who does Tom's mother take in, train, and pass on to other jobs?
(a) Young women.
(b) Slave girls.
(c) Horses.
(d) Young men.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do both Tom and East feel?

2. What does Tom endure?

3. How does Tom defend Arthur from the taunts of some of the older boys?

4. Who cares for Tom?

5. Who is Arthur's father?

(see the answer key)

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