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Quiz about Goodnight Mr Tom by Michelle Magorian

"Goodnight Mr Tom" by Michelle Magorian Quiz

Have you read this wonderful book? We'll soon find out!

A multiple-choice quiz by mrsjdepp. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mrsjdepp

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
159,889

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
560

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is Mister Tom's surname? Hint

Tom

Beech

Padfield

Oakley

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Question 2 of 10

2. How much reading and writing did Willie know? Hint

He was reading "War and Peace"

He could read and write the basics

He didn't know anything

He nearly knew his alphabet

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who is Willie's best friend? Hint

Carrie

Zach

George

Mister Tom

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Question 4 of 10

4. Willie had private art lessons.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of Carrie and Ginnie's younger sister? Hint

They don't have a younger sister

Rachel

Lucy

Sophie

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many times did Will run away from home? Hint

All the time

Once

He never ran away

Twice

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mr Tom takes Willie away on holiday, for a one-to-one talk about his mother.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of Mr Tom's late wife? Hint

Rachel

Ginnie

He didn't have a wife

May Thorne

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Question 9 of 10

9. Will was the most popular boy in school back in London.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who does Willie play in the final school play? Hint

Peter Pan

Captain Hook

He is not in the play

Michael

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Mister Tom's surname?

Answer: Oakley

Willie called him Mr Tom.

2. How much reading and writing did Willie know?

Answer: He nearly knew his alphabet

When Mr Tom gave Willie a postcard to write to his mum, Willie explained that he could not write, but nearly knew his alphabet. Mr Tom helps him to learn to write, by writing his name in dots. Willie comments that writing is a bit like drawing.

3. Who is Willie's best friend?

Answer: Zach

They were all his friends, but Zach was his best friend.

4. Willie had private art lessons.

Answer: True

With Geoffrey Sanders, at the end.

5. What is the name of Carrie and Ginnie's younger sister?

Answer: Sophie

She is mentioned several times.

6. How many times did Will run away from home?

Answer: He never ran away

His mother wrote a letter asking for him to come back, but he didn't run away.

7. Mr Tom takes Willie away on holiday, for a one-to-one talk about his mother.

Answer: False

Mr Tom takes both Will and Zach away for a short vacation.

8. What was the name of Mr Tom's late wife?

Answer: Rachel

Rachel died after giving birth to their son.

9. Will was the most popular boy in school back in London.

Answer: False

He didn't have any friends.

10. Who does Willie play in the final school play?

Answer: Captain Hook

He was cast to play Peter Pan, but asked if he could play Captain Hook in the end, which he did.

Source: Author mrsjdepp

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