A good thesis statement will...

state your overarching point., make your opinion on the question clear., directly address the essay question.

Why was Willie nervous about the others being in his room?

He was worried they'd find out about his bedwetting.

Why was the school emptier?

Half the evacuees had gone back home.

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Goodnight Mr Tom: Chapters 9 - 12

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1
What kind of play will Willie and his friends be part of?
Musical
Nativity
Mime
Shakespeare
2
Why hadn't Willie been to the theatre?
Mr Tom wouldn't allow him to.
His mother said it was a sin.
He couldn't afford to.
He was too small.
3
The purpose of an essay is to prove a _____ using ________.
technique, text
point, evidence
point, paragraphs
story, language
4
A good thesis statement will...
state your overarching point.
make your opinion on the question clear.
directly address the essay question.
contain a rhetorical question.
5
What did Willie need to know before he could join Mrs Hartridge's class?
Basic maths.
How to swim 100m.
How to sing the national anthem.
Spelling words.
6
What instrument does Tom play?
The organ.
The bagpipes.
The piano.
The piano accordion.
7
Who is the play's director?
Mr Tom
Ms Hartridge
Miss Thorne
Mrs Fletcher
8
What is Spooky Cott?
Willie's nickname for his teacher.
A scary cottage.
A game Willie plays with the other kids.
Tom's house.
9
What is significant about Willie's 6th day in Little Weirwold?
He broke his leg.
War was officially declared.
It was his ninth birthday.
Mr Tom hugged him for the first time.
10
Why was Willie nervous about the others being in his room?
He was worried they'd find out about his bedwetting.
He didn't want them to see his drawings.
He didn't want them to see his undies.
He thought they might steal things.
11
Why was the school emptier?
Half the evacuees had the flu.
Half the evacuees had gone back home.
Half the evacuees wagged school.
Half the evacuees were on an excursion.
12
What happened to Mr Bush?
He became very ill.
He was promoted to a higher position.
He was retiring.
He was called into the army.

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