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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the boys, including Tom and Williams, quickly disperse?
(a) So as not to get caught by the Doctor.
(b) The School Nurse has arrived.
(c) The fight has ended.
(d) The police have been called.

2. What are the two students doing to the coach?
(a) Throwing rocks at it.
(b) Teasing the horses pulling it.
(c) Trying to stop it.
(d) Running alongside it.

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

4. How does Tom quickly gain the upper hand?
(a) He ignores East's advice.
(b) He sees the sense of East's suggestions.
(c) He uses speed and agility.
(d) He ducks Williams' blows.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does East admit to Tom?

2. Why does Tom not pay much attention to the first church service?

3. How does Tom fight for the first couple of rounds?

4. Of what does Young Brooke convince the Doctor?

5. Of whom does Tom want to catch a glimpse?

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