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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19, "The Sea! The Sea! The Sea!".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Beech beat Willie?
(a) Because he had presents for her.
(b) Because he has a Jewish friend.
(c) Because he stole.
(d) Because he talked back to her.

2. What does the Prime Minister inform the country over the wireless?
(a) The ir was over.
(b) Germany has withdrawn from Poland.
(c) England is at war with Germany.
(d) Germany has invaded England.

3. Why does Willie end up in Mrs. Black's class?
(a) Because he is Catholic.
(b) Because he can't read.
(c) Because of his age.
(d) Because he is an evacuee.

4. What does Willie discover about his mother in Chapter 18, "Recovery"?
(a) She is dead.
(b) She has run away.
(c) She is a liar.
(d) She is a bad person.

5. What does George invite Willie to do the day after they build the shelter?
(a) Picnic and berry pick.
(b) Play with his sons.
(c) Dig another trench.
(d) Fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. On their walk in Chapter 2, what does Willie do for Tom?

2. Which is NOT one of the reasons that Zach is worried about his parents?

3. What does Tom tell Mrs. Fletcher he has seen Willie do for the first time?

4. What happens to Tom, Willie, and Sammie on the way home from their walk in Chapter 2?

5. How does Willie feel about his bruises?

(see the answer key)

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