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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Charles take the children, after they finish their snack?
(a) To Sir's office
(b) To the bank
(c) Back to work
(d) To the library

2. Why did the previous foreman quit?
(a) He had an accident
(b) It's a mystery
(c) There was a death in his family
(d) He decided to move to someplace sunny and warm

3. The children are quickly dismissed so that Sir can do what?
(a) Eat lunch
(b) Make a phone call
(c) Read the paper
(d) Watch television

4. What must be done to the pieces of timber on the first day?
(a) Painting
(b) Cutting into even lengths
(c) Sanding
(d) Debarking

5. Why can't the children sleep, initially?
(a) They are lost in thought
(b) They are made to work through the night
(c) They are preparing to run away
(d) One of them is missing

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the last name of the children featured in the story?

2. The guardian tells the children to call him what?

3. Mr. Poe works where?

4. How is the foreman dressed?

5. What is the name of the Count mentioned in the story?

(see the answer key)

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