2. Why does Alec Barnes look embarrassed at carol practice?
(a) Everyone wants to know if his father has been using the King kids as slave labor.
(b) Everyone wants to know if his father has been hitting the King kids.
(c) He can't sing.
(d) He does terribly in the rehearsal for the Christmas show.

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

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

5. On one visit to Willie, Zach brings up one subject a few times that disturbs Willie. What is it?
(a) Sex.
(b) Death.
(c) Willie's mother.
(d) Babies.

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

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

8. What do Geoffrey and Miss Thorne decide on for their first lesson?
(a) A science project.
(b) An art pfoject.
(c) A poetry project.
(d) A nature project.

9. Why is George wearing a black armband?
(a) His brother was reported missing, believed dead.
(b) His father was reported missing, believed dead.
(c) He is showing his loyalty to his country.
(d) His cousin was reported missing, believed dead.

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

11. What does Willie decide about the play?
(a) He will play the role of Bob Crachit.
(b) He will quit.
(c) He will play the role of Scrooge.
(d) He will continue doing what he has been doing.

12. What is Zach fixing during the whole of Chapter 18, "Recovery"?
(a) A bike for himself.
(b) A fence for Mrs. Little's garden.
(c) An easel for Willie.
(d) A carriage for Mrs. Hartridge.

13. What does Willie paint on his first day in Mrs. Hartridge's class?
(a) Mrs. Hartridge.
(b) An old man in an alleyway.
(c) Tom's house.
(d) The twins.

14. Why doesn't the choir sing when Tom begins to play?
(a) They want to hear him play.
(b) They are frightened of Tom.
(c) They are afraid they will not sound good.
(d) They don't know the song.

15. What do the Warden and Glad tell Tom about Mrs. Beech?
(a) She thinks she is above everyone else.
(b) She is a hard worker.
(c) She is a good person.
(d) She beats her child.