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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the thief is caught, how long of a sentence does he receive in Chapter 22?
(a) Six months.
(b) One year.
(c) Nine months.
(d) Three months.

2. In Chapter 20, where is Henry working when he receives a raise?
(a) Clothing store.
(b) Map store.
(c) Hat shop.
(d) Jewelry store.

3. Who needs money to go to California in Chapter 22?
(a) Dick.
(b) Henry.
(c) Travis.
(d) Will.

4. What will the boot black give Dick in return for lodging?
(a) Clothes.
(b) Jewelry.
(c) Lessons.
(d) Books.

5. Who insists that Dick returns with him to dry off and get new clothes in Chapter 26?
(a) Ferry captain.
(b) Kayaker.
(c) Rower.
(d) Child's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Henry accompany Dick on Sunday in Chapter 16?

2. Where does Dick point out the sights to Frank in Chapter 6?

3. How far away is Frank's residence from Dick's home in Chapter 5?

4. What is the scam that Dick explains to Frank in Chapter 7?

5. Who is the person that is thankful to Dick for rescuing the person that fell off the ferry in Chapter 26?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the change that Dick undergoes in Chapter 12.

2. Compare Frank and Dick.

3. How does Dick reveal his honesty to Mr. Greyson in Chapter 15?

4. How does Dick help Tom, the boot-black?

5. Describe Dick's reaction to his letter from Frank Whitney.

6. How does Dick assist the police and the young man who was robbed in Chapter 10?

7. How do the boys work together as a team to improve their lives by the end of Chapter 20?

8. Describe the merchants in New York that Frank and Dick interact with in Chapter 5.

9. How do the boot blacks react to Dick's new clothes in Chapters 14 and 15?

10. How does Dick prevent Travis from withdrawing his money at the bank?

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