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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mr. Slime arrives with news of the strike in Chapter 5, what is the reaction of the men?
(a) They don't care.
(b) They are a little disappointed.
(c) They are angry.
(d) They are thrilled.

2. What does Pa think the landlord should do about the land?
(a) Sell it.
(b) Burn it.
(c) Give it to them.
(d) Rebuild on it.

3. Where are the poor whites on the island originally from?
(a) England.
(b) New Zealand.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Scotland.

4. Why does Miss Foster go to see the landlord?
(a) To ask about her husband and her home.
(b) To get help.
(c) To get her rent back.
(d) To pay the rent.

5. Who is the "Governor in Little England" the equivalent of in "Big England"?
(a) The president.
(b) The king.
(c) The constable.
(d) Parliament.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the old woman go down to the landlord's house?

2. Why does the old woman hesitate to tell the old man about what the landlord said?

3. In Chapter 8, by the trash heap, what does the landlord speak to the old woman about?

4. The old woman thinks she knows how the landlord feels towards the villagers. What feeling is predominant?

5. Who does the old woman say is Mr. Slime's enemy?

(see the answer key)

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