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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Jo able to go to the widow's house?
(a) Hubert came along and watched the sheep for him.
(b) His grandfather sent him up on an errand.
(c) His mother gave him the afternoon off.
(d) He played hooky from school.

2. How did the schoolteacher respond when he was asked if the children could miss a day of school?
(a) He was happy for a day off.
(b) He said they would probably learn more in that day than they would in a lifetime.
(c) He said that education was more important.
(d) He said the children needed to study for exams.

3. How did Hubert help the cave children mingle with the village children?
(a) He told them stories.
(b) They all liked to climb on him.
(c) He made them hold hands.
(d) He made them work together.

4. How did the stranger react when he was told about Jo's work in the household?
(a) He was appreciative.
(b) His face darkened.
(c) He was exuberent.
(d) He praised Jo.

5. What did Hubert make in the back of the classroom?
(a) Miniatures out of bread
(b) Soup
(c) Noise
(d) Spitballs

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of music was going to be played at the special Mass?

2. How were the townspeople called together?

3. Where were the children hiding?

4. What did the situation make Benjamin determined to do?

5. How did the widow and Benjamin plan to get what they needed?

(see the answer key)

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