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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who moves in with the family in this chapter?
(a) Brother Formby
(b) Aunt Edie
(c) Uncle Tom
(d) Uncle David

2. What event causes Richard to lose a lot of his hours at the post office?
(a) The Great Depression
(b) The Second World War
(c) The First World War
(d) The Vietnam War

3. What does Richard suffer from in Granny's house at night?
(a) Crying fits
(b) Seizures
(c) Nightmares
(d) Insomnia

4. What does Richard use to make deliveries?
(a) A bicycle
(b) Skates
(c) A car
(d) A motorbike

5. What does Wright do after he gives his speech?
(a) Gives a black power salute
(b) Cries
(c) Walks away
(d) Turns his back on the crowd

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way does Richard think thievery is encouraged?

2. What does Richard start selling to earn money?

3. What does Uncle Clark assign Richard with as soon as he arrives?

4. What does Richard do to stop feeling so hungry?

5. What is the name of Maggie's husband?

(see the answer key)

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