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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (pages 50 - 105).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Washington so close to the gas when Titch is demonstrating it?
(a) Philip has asked him to fetch the sandwiches.
(b) He thought he had to save Titch from the explosion.
(c) He did not understand Titch's directions to stay clear of the machine.
(d) He wanted to get closer to see how the gas worked.

2. What does Titch tell Washington he will teach him at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) To do algebra.
(b) To read.
(c) To administer injections.
(d) To measure the sun's movements.

3. Who does Washington see in cages in the town where he and Titch pick up their visitor in Chapter 8?
(a) Priests.
(b) Cats.
(c) Runaway slaves.
(d) Dogs.

4. At the beginning of Chapter 8, what one last element does Titch need to begin his cloud-cutter testing?
(a) Petrol.
(b) Workers.
(c) Luck.
(d) Wind.

5. What does Washington do after Philip has fallen asleep some nights?
(a) Draw sketches of him.
(b) Steal money from him.
(c) Put insects in his pillowcase.
(d) Write stories about him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What particular aquatic creature is a favorite of Washington's from the volumes he reads in Chapter 10?

2. What does Big Kit give to Washington to protect himself in Chapter 4?

3. How had Washington gotten his last injury before the burns?

4. Why does Washington feel so wretched when he sees Big Kit in the big house again in Chapter 10?

5. What does Big Kit make sure to do when she and Washington arrive at the big house in Chapter 4?

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