1. From whom did Anne receive an exciting letter in the first chapter of the story? Julian George (Georgina) Her mother Her aunt Fanny

2. What is unusual about the girls' boarding school that is especially important to George? The school allowed mixed-age classes so Anne and George could be together. The school allowed them to wear their own clothes and not a uniform. The school allowed them two whole weeks for half-term. The school allowed the girls to bring their own pets to school.

3. Julian gives his sister Anne a hug when he meets up with her. How does Dick greet his cousin George? He gives her a friendly kiss on the cheek. He gives her a friendly slap on the back. He gives a friendly rumple of her hair. He gives her a friendly shake of the hand.

4. During which month of the year do the Five actually go on their hike? March - it is the spring half-term holiday April - it is during the Easter holidays. May - it is the summer half-term holiday October - it's the autumn half term holiday

5. How did Timmy come to get hurt? He got cut on some hidden barbed wire. He got trapped underneath a falling wall. He got kicked accidentally by a passing horse. He got trapped down a rabbit hole and had to be hauled out.

6. Why do Julian and George go to Spiggy House? They want to ask their way to a place called Two Trees. They are going there to arrange rooms for the night. They are following the track left by Dick and Anne earlier in the day. They hope to find a Mr. Gaston who knows about animal injuries.

7. When Dick sleeps the night in a barn which name is called out to him through the little window? Jimmy Dick Johnny William

8. What new name does Julian suggest for Timmy after he has eaten lots of food at the Gaston's house? Tummy Porky Fatty Tubby

9. What did the clanging of the bells in the middle of the night actually mean? That a fire had broken out in the local village. That the bell-ringers had been called in for an extra practice. That all the men were needed to launch the lifeboat. That a prisoner had escaped from the prison.

10. Which one of the children solves the mystery of why the message about "Two-Trees. Gloomy Water. Saucy Jane. Maggie knows." was delivered to Dick? George Dick Anne Julian

11. What did the policeman do with the message on the piece of paper that the children pass on to him? He places it carefully into an old iron safe until the inspector arrives. He takes it to the telephone and rings up his inspector. He tears it into four pieces and throws it away. He slips it into his wallet and sends the children away.

12. What had happened to the house at Two Trees many years before? It had been swept away in a flood. It had been damaged in an explosion. It had been buried in a landslide. It had been burned down and left in ruins.

13. Which of the following boats do Maggie and Dirty Dick use when they row on the lake? Careful Carrie Saucy Jane Merry Meg Cheeky Charlie

14. Which of the following landmarks is not one that has to be in place if the raft is to be positioned over the sunken boat? Tall Stone Steeple Chimney Windmill

15. What happens to Maggie and Dirty Dick when they chase after the children? They get caught in the sucking mud of the marsh. They get chased by a herd of cattle stampeded by Timmy. They get cut off by the incoming tide. They trip and fall over the edge of the cliff.