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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is Tom when he receives news of the Doctor's death?
(a) In his home town.
(b) He is on a fishing trip in Scotland.
(c) On a boat in the South Seas.
(d) In America.

3. How does the narrative voice shift?
(a) From first person to third person.
(b) From first person present tense to first person past tense.
(c) From third person to first person.
(d) From first person past tense to first person present tense.

4. What happens when the teacher realizes he has forgotten his keys?
(a) He and Tom go back to school.
(b) He and Tom have to break in.
(c) He calls a locksmith.
(d) He and Tom sit on the front stoop.

5. What does the Doctor's sermon encourage?
(a) To follow all his instructions.
(b) The boys to live for their education here at Rugby.
(c) The boys to live life well, rather than let it pass by them.
(d) The boys to pray every night.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Old Brooke do at the end of the singing?

2. What surprises and startles Tom?

3. What is Tom given?

4. What has happens to East during the game?

5. How does Tom quickly gain the upper hand?

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