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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (pages 135 - 180).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Nathaniel's mother's parents die?
(a) In a fire.
(b) They are killed in the war by a bombing.
(c) They each die of cancer.
(d) In a car crash.

2. Why do the inhabitants of The Saints take down the road signs during the war?
(a) To amuse themselves.
(b) To challenge the locals.
(c) To confuse enemy soldiers.
(d) To play a cruel trick on allied soldiers.

3. What does Agnes draw on for the sketch that she gives to Nathaniel in the section titled "Agnes Street"?
(a) A slate.
(b) A napkin.
(c) A business card.
(d) Butcher paper.

4. What is the name of the town in Suffolk where Nathaniel buys his house in the section titled "The Saints"?
(a) The Cotswolds.
(b) Blue Paint.
(c) Sea Green.
(d) White Paint.

5. Why does Nathaniel introduce The Darter to Agnes as his father?
(a) Nathaniel wanted to make The Darter think of him as more of a son.
(b) Agnes said she would break up with Nathaniel if he did not introduce her to his parents.
(c) The Darter and Nathaniel have a resemblance, so it seemed natural to do so.
(d) They ran into Agnes one day so it seemed natural to do so.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Nathaniel start his first paying job?

2. How does Nathaniel manage to escape from his pursuers in the underground?

3. What is Mr. Malakite's disposition?

4. Who does Arthur McCash tell Nathaniel's mother he thinks is responsible for the children's attempted abduction?

5. What does Arthur McCash tell Nathaniel that Nathaniel's mother is doing?

(see the answer key)

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