The Rockpile

In "The Rockpile," what is the most important part of the setting?

• the apartment

• the rockpile

• the river

• the fire escape

In "The Rockpile, when do the children feel most free?

• when they are eating dinner

• when they think about the rockpile

• when Gabriel is away from home

• when they walk along the river

What does the rockpile represent to the children in "The Rockpile"?

• the remains of an old building

• a place of danger and excitement

• a place for boys to compete

• a place to support subway cars

Why does Gabriel treat John more harshly than the other children?

• John is not his biological child.

• John needs to be taught to be careful.

• John is older than the others.

• John disobeys more than the others.

What feeling do the children mostly have about Gabriel?

• fear

• anger

• joy

• curiosity

Why does Roy take a chance and sneak outside?

• Everyone else has fallen asleep.

• He knows John will not tell on him.

• He knows his father is not home.

• The other boys challenge him.

According to his mother, who is to blame for spoiling Roy too much?

• John

• Aunt Florence

• herself

• his father

John is different from the boys on the rockpile because he is

• younger

• less studious

• more timid

• less responsible

What is the most immediate effect of Roy's injury?

• Gabriel demands an explanation.

• John anticipates his father's anger.

• Roy lies silent on the sofa.

• Elizabeth begins to worry.

Which is a cause of Elizabeth's protectiveness toward John?

• John is not Gabriel's child

• The other children tease him.

• John often gets into trouble

• Gabriel favors him.