Question 1

In Chapter One, where does the billeting officer suggest William might be more comfortable, although Mistress Knight refuses to take him?

Accepted Answer

A house with more children or a younger woman.

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The local schoolhouse dormitory.

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A large mansion on the edge of the village.

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The village pub, called The Eagle.

Question 2

In Chapter One, what is the first meal or drink that Tom provides for William to help him settle in?

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A mug of tea and some bread and butter.

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A glass of milk and a chocolate biscuit.

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A bowl of hot vegetable soup.

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A full roast dinner with gravy.

Question 3

What does Tom notice about the contents of the brown paper bag William's mother packed for him?

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It contains a belt and a letter asking Tom to use it to punish William.

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It contains warm clothes and some extra food for his journey.

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It contains his favorite books and a teddy bear.

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It is empty because his mother forgot to pack anything.

Question 4

In Chapter One, how does William react when Tom begins to help him take off his coat?

Accepted Answer

He flinches and cowers as if he expects to be hit.

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He runs out of the cottage and hides in the graveyard.

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He smiles and thanks Tom for his kindness.

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He complains that the house is too cold to take his coat off.

Question 5

In Chapter One, why is William Beech sent to live with Tom Oakley in the countryside?

Accepted Answer

He is an evacuee being sent away from London due to the risk of bombing during World War II.

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His mother could no longer afford to look after him at home.

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He was sent there for a summer holiday to improve his health.

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He was being punished for misbehaving at his school in the city.

Question 6

When William first arrives at Tom's cottage, how does the author describe his appearance and demeanor?

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He is thin, sickly-looking, and extremely timid.

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He is well-dressed, cheerful, and carries a large suitcase full of toys.

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He is loud, rude, and refuses to enter the house.

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He is tall, strong, and eager to help with the gardening.

Question 7

What is Tom Oakley's initial reaction when the billeting officer brings William Beech to his door?

Accepted Answer

He is reluctant and grumpy because he prefers to live alone.

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He is delighted and has been waiting for a child to help on the farm.

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He is angry and shouts at William to go away immediately.

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He is confused because he thought he was receiving a girl.

Question 8

What is the name of Tom Oakley's dog who is introduced in Chapter One?

Accepted Answer

Sammy

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Rover

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Buster

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Rex

Question 9

What does William expect to happen when he accidentally drops his belt in Chapter One?

Accepted Answer

He expects to be beaten because he is used to physical punishment from his mother.

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He expects to be sent back to London immediately.

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He expects Tom to laugh at him for being clumsy.

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He expects Sammy the dog to chew it up.

Question 10

What is the name of the village where William Beech is sent to live with Mister Tom in Chapter One?

Accepted Answer

Little Weirwold

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Greater London

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St. Jude

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Spitfire

Question 11

In Chapter 1, why is William Beech sent to live with Thomas Oakley in the countryside?

Accepted Answer

He is being evacuated from London due to the outbreak of World War II

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His mother can no longer afford to keep him in the city

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He has been sent to a special boarding school for boys

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He is going on a summer holiday to see the farm animals

Question 12

When William first arrives at Tom's house, what does Tom notice about the boy's physical appearance and belongings?

Accepted Answer

He is thin, sickly-looking, and carries a small cardboard suitcase

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He is cheerful, sunburnt, and wearing a brand new coat

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He is loud, aggressive, and refuses to carry his own bags

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He is tall, athletic, and has a large trunk full of toys

Question 13

In the first chapter, what does Willie do when Tom shows him where he will be sleeping that reveals his fear of his mother's discipline?

Accepted Answer

He expects to be hit when he mentions that he might wet the bed

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He refuses to take off his coat because he is too cold

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He asks if he can sleep under the bed instead of on top of it

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He starts crying because there are no posters on the walls

Question 14

What is the name of Tom Oakley's dog, who meets Willie in the first chapter?

Accepted Answer

Sammy

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Rover

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Patch

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Buster

Question 15

What does Tom find inside the brown paper parcel that Willie's mother sent with him?

Accepted Answer

A Bible and a belt to beat him with

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Extra woollen jumpers and a pair of sturdy boots

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A photograph of his father and a handwritten letter

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A collection of adventure books and some sweets

Question 16

How does Tom Oakley initially react to being told he must take in an evacuee by the billeting officer?

Accepted Answer

He is reluctant and grumpy, stating he prefers to be on his own

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He is frightened because he has never spoken to a child before

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He is delighted and has already prepared a party for the children

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He is angry and threatens to call the police to take the boy away

Question 17

What is the name of the village where Mister Tom lives and where William is evacuated to in Chapter One?

Accepted Answer

Little Weirwold

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Greater London

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Oakley Common

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Spitfire Junction

Question 18

During the first meeting in Chapter One, what is William's first impression of Mister Tom's physical appearance?

Accepted Answer

He sees a towering, healthy-looking man with white hair and a gruff voice

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He sees a young, energetic farmer wearing a bright suit

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He sees a small, weak old man who needs help walking

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He sees a frightening soldier in a full military uniform

Question 19

In Chapter 1, what does Tom give Willie to drink when they first enter the kitchen?

Accepted Answer

A mug of tea

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A glass of cold milk

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A cup of hot cocoa

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A bottle of lemonade

Question 20

In Chapter 1, what does Tom notice about William's behavior while they are in the churchyard?

Accepted Answer

He is extremely nervous and keeps flinching at every movement

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He is bored and keeps asking when he can go back to London

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He is excited and runs around looking at the gravestones

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He is very talkative and tells Tom all about his friends

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