1 Where is Willie from? Skyron Weirwold Deptford Brixton 2 What was the name of Tom's wife? Christine Lucy Rachel Annie 3 Why does Willie faint in the first chapter? He is scared of Tom's dog. He is malnourished. He is scared that Tom will beat him with the fire poker. He has a headache. 4 What is next to Tom's house? The church The draper The paint shop The grocery store 5 Where does Willie first meet Zach? The graveyard In London The post office In the bomb shelter 6 Why doesn't Willie say anything while the children are picking blackberries? He has a sore throat. His mother always told him that he should make himself invisible. He doesn't like the other children. He is daydreaming. 7 Why is Willie placed in Mrs. Black's class instead of Mrs. Hartridge's class? He doesn't know how to read yet. He is in the right age group for Mrs. Black's class. He chose to be in Mrs. Black's class. His behavior is disruptive. 8 Why does Willie not want to look at toys while Tom goes to the draper? He is not interested in toys. He is too tired. He does not want to be left on his own. He already looked at the toys. 9 Which character acts as a motherly figure for Willie? Mrs. Little Mrs. Hartridge Mrs. Fletcher Miss Thorne 10 Why are the characters building underground trenches? To hide out in case of an attack To store food and other items To have community meetings To bury people who died in the war 11 What quality do the townspeople notice in Willie after the death of Zach? Extroversion Patience Pride Shyness 12 What provokes Tom to go to London to look for Willie? A nightmare The advice of Dr. Little A letter from Willie A vision of Rachel 13 What does Willie teach himself to do? Multiplication Ride Zach's bike Baking cakes Read 14 The hedge sparrow that Tom and Willie see is meant to symbolize ___? Zach Rachel Willie's mother Willie 15 What does Tom ask Mrs. Fletcher to make for Willie? Curtains A balaclava A loaf of bread Mittens 16 Who has a crush on Willie? Ginnie Roe Lucy Christine King 17 What is NOT in the suitcase sent to Zach? Theater scripts Blackberry currant Tap shoes Cakes 18 Why are the twins sulking when they first meet Will and Zach? Their mother is angry with them. They rather be reading a book. They do not want to play with Will and Zach. It's a rainy day. 19 Why do the children laugh at Zach's jersey? It is too small for him. It has a lot of buttons. It is extremely bold and colorful. It is too big for him. 20 What is meant by "reticent" to describe Willie? He is shy and unable to express himself. He is loud and opinionated. He is exhausted. He is sickly and scrawny. 21 What does Nancy Little give Tom to help Willie heal his scars? Witch hazel Bandages Tonic wine Fresh milk 22 Why is Willie nervous to have his friends over in his room? He does not want them to make a mess of his things. He is afraid they will find out that he doesn't know how to read. He is afraid that Mr. Tom will not want him to have friends over. He is afraid they will find out he wets the bed. 23 What does Prime Minister Chamberlain announce during the story? He declares a state of war. England will be withdrawing their troops from Poland. Everyone is required to put up blackout curtains. There will be massive air raids in London. 24 Who is not in support of Carrie going to high school? Carrie's mother Mrs. Hartridge Ginnie Carrie's father 25 What is the term "dilapidated" used to describe? The seaside village Willie's hometown Downtown Weirwold The horse barn
