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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. How does Tom defend Arthur from the taunts of some of the older boys?
(a) He does not defend him but joins in the taunting.
(b) He takes Arthur away from the boys.
(c) He flings a shoe at an older boy who taunts Arthur.
(d) He encourages the boys to tease someone else.

2. Why does the farmer chase the boys?
(a) Boys have been stealing horses from his farm and he is suspicious of these four boys.
(b) They are hose thieves.
(c) Boys have been stealing birds from his farm and he is suspicious of these four boys.
(d) They have stolen his duck.

3. Who does the narrator admire?
(a) The characters of boys.
(b) People who travel all over the world.
(c) Those who take advantage of what they have at home.
(d) The British citizens.

4. Why does Tom get into a fight?
(a) Williams threatens him.
(b) Williams steals something from him.
(c) Williams threatens to beat Arthur.
(d) He taunts Williams.

5. Why does Young Brooke remain?
(a) He is injured and cannot move.
(b) He is sacrificing himself for the other boys.
(c) He is trying to distract the School Nurse.
(d) He has a very good relationship with the Doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Tom staying at the roadside inn?

2. Who are two people with whom Tom is friends?

3. What does the Squire give his son before he leaves?

4. How is Benjy's search for a cure for his rheumatism?

5. What game is East's house going to play?

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