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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Zach feel about Spooky Cott?
(a) He is excited to see it.
(b) He is mesmerized by the music coming from it.
(c) He is afraid.
(d) He is sad to see it occupied.

2. What piece of himself does Tom finally share with Willie?
(a) His need for a son.
(b) His struggle to teach Willie to read.
(c) The loss of his wife and baby.
(d) His grief in buying the paints for Willie.

3. What separates Carrie from the other girls at the high shool?
(a) Her lack of wealth.
(b) Her desire not to have friends.
(c) Her accent.
(d) Her intelligence.

4. At the end of Chapter 17, "the Rescue," where do Tom and Willie sleep?
(a) At Tom's house.
(b) At the blacksmith's house.
(c) At Doctor Little's house.
(d) In the back of Dobb's carriage.

5. Why does Tom go to see Mrs. Fletcher after his fire-watch duty?
(a) He wants to speak with George.
(b) Anne Hartridge is about to get a telegram.
(c) Mrs. Fletcher is about to get a telegram.
(d) He wants advice about Willie.

6. What happens to Trudy?
(a) She goes with her mother.
(b) She is never found.
(c) She is hospitalized.
(d) She dies.

7. How does Zach die?
(a) His bus is blown up.
(b) Blitzes in London.
(c) A train crash on his way to London.
(d) In a fire.

8. What happens when Willie reads the part in Robert's absence?
(a) He mesmerizes everyone with his ability.
(b) He stumbles over the words.
(c) He is very silly in his acting.
(d) He sounds monotonous.

9. What does Carrie wear to school that she has never worn before?
(a) A necktie.
(b) A new skirt.
(c) A white blouse.
(d) A new blazer.

10. How do Tom, Willie, and Zach find a place to stay in Salmouth?
(a) They find an inn with a vacancy.
(b) They sleep under the night sky.
(c) Tom has called ahead to a lodge.
(d) Tom goes knocking on doors.

11. What part does Willie decide to take in the play?
(a) Captain Hook.
(b) A lost boy.
(c) Mr. Smee.
(d) Peter Pan.

12. How does Willie feel after spending the early evening with his mother?
(a) Happy.
(b) Like two people.
(c) Sad.
(d) Angry.

13. In the beginning of Chapter 18, "The Recovery," what does Tom recommend Willie do after his nightmare?
(a) Scream loudly.
(b) Stay quiet.
(c) Go for a run.
(d) Cry.

14. In March, Tom gets a letter from Willie's mother. What does it say?
(a) She wants Willie home because she is sick.
(b) She wants Willie to stay with Tom because the bombing is worse.
(c) She wants Willie home because the war is over.
(d) She wants Willie to stay with Tom because she can't care for him.

15. What does Geoffrey decide to do for work?
(a) Give individual art lessons.
(b) Teach art classes at night.
(c) Open an art school.
(d) Teach art at the school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprise is awaiting Willie when he returns to his house in London?

2. What is Tom's motto that he expresses once again with Willie when Tom talks about Willie's weak legs?

3. Why does Zach go back to London?

4. How is Geoffrey physically hurt?

5. How does Tom get Willie out of the hospital?

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