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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mrs. Drake do for Jamie in exchange for his doing odd jobs around her house?
(a) Read books to him.
(b) Cooked him hot meals.
(c) Bought his bus tickets.
(d) Paid his tuition.

2. What is Jamie's mood as the story begins?
(a) Sad.
(b) Pensive.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Anticipatory.

3. How did German troops spot Thomas division, killing the men?
(a) Spies reported their location.
(b) Irish soldiers negligently burned lanterns.
(c) They lit campfires too close to the front.
(d) They were singing Christmas carols.

4. Part 1, Chapter 3 covers whose early years?
(a) Hugh's.
(b) Famie's.
(c) Jamie's.
(d) Margie's.

5. What does Granda ask Jamie to do for him?
(a) Call his lawyer.
(b) Take care of Gran.
(c) Play records.
(d) Be his executor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What seems to be the only part of Granda which has not changed?

2. What do Jamie and Gran try to feed Granda on Christmas night?

3. What becomes an important element throughout Jamie's life?

4. Why did Thomas leave Scotland?

5. Why does Jamie tell his mother he cannot walk one morning?

(see the answer key)

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