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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Arthur's fondest wish?
(a) To have his mother and Tom in the same room.
(b) To become a doctor.
(c) To have his father back.
(d) To graduate.

2. Why does Tom decide to send Arthur into the game?
(a) Out of respect for Arthur's commitment to the game and for all Arthur has done for him.
(b) He is the best player on the team.
(c) Several other players are injured, so Tom had no choice but to put in Arthur.
(d) He has been begging to be put in the game, and Tom has a hard time saying no to Arthur.

3. Later, on what do Tom, Martin, Arthur, and East set off?
(a) A fishing trip to Scotland.
(b) A trip to London.
(c) Their expedition in search of the kestrel's nest.
(d) An expeditition to steal a bird from a nearby farm.

4. What has increased in Tom's life?
(a) The amount of school work.
(b) The amount of time he spends with Arthur.
(c) The time he spends with Diggs.
(d) The time he spends with East.

5. Who dies and is buried after a funeral service and sermon conducted by the Doctor?
(a) Arthur.
(b) One of the first students to catch the fever.
(c) Tom.
(d) The Nurse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does East tell Tom to wear Williams out?

2. A few weeks before Arthur was to be sent to Rugby, what happens to his father and mother?

3. Tom and East return to Rugby, after a holiday, full of what?

4. What does East do for Tom during the fight?

5. What does East admit to Tom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tom think of Arthur's mother?

2. What do the boys watching begin to debate?

3. How does Tom feel about mentoring Arthur?

4. How well does Tom do in the fight?

5. Why is Arthur worried about Tom's safety in the fight?

6. What does Williams have against Arthur?

7. How does East get himself into trouble, regarding the farmer?

8. What does Tom do when he finds out about the Doctor's death?

9. What does Arthur do when he begins to fear for Tom's safety?

10. Is the fight a typical school brawl? Explain.

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