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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon what does Tom reflect?
(a) On his life before leaving for school.
(b) On his old school.
(c) How much he misses his family.
(d) How he's never had a more pleasant day.

2. Although the boys are frightened, what do they do to Flashman?
(a) Flashman is tied up and dangled near the fire.
(b) Flashman is quickly overwhelmed by the younger, faster, more agile boys.
(c) They report him to the Doctor.
(d) They taunt him.

3. This novel tells the story of a rambunctious young student. Where is he located?
(a) A traditional English all-boys school in the mid-1800s.
(b) A public school in the Bronx in the mi-1970s.
(c) An Australian prep school in the early 1900s.
(d) An American all-boys school in the early 1800s.

4. How does the narrative voice shift?
(a) From first person present tense to first person past tense.
(b) From third person to first person.
(c) From first person past tense to first person present tense.
(d) From first person to third person.

5. Who are two people with whom Tom is friends?
(a) Two wealthy boys from the next property over.
(b) Two young farm hands.
(c) Two elderly farm hands.
(d) Two thieves who hide out in town.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two students doing to the coach?

2. Even though the Doctor, the head of their house, has strong new ideas that some might think go against the school's traditions, what should the boys do?

3. Through what city does Tom travel?

4. Why are the boys being timed?

5. What game is East's house going to play?

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