Homer P. Figg - Chapters 1- 6

What did Squinton Leach do that surprised Harold and Homer?

• He decided to forgive them and treat them better.

• He left on Bob the horse instead of coming after them.

• He chased after them with a pitchfork.

• He started throwing mud balls at them.

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What was the Enrollment Act?

• A law that called for all able-bodied men between ages 20-45 to register for the army.

• A law that required soldiers to register their weapons.

• A law that pressured people to pay $300 to buy war supplies.

• A policy that asked people to review their school enrollment procedures.

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With Harold gone, how would Homer's life change?

• Homer would be happier without Harold.

• Homer will get to enjoy more freedom and responsibility since his older brother is not there.

• Homer will get help from the neighbors to feed the pigs.

• No one would be there to protect Homer from his uncle.

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How did Harold and Homer end up living with Squinton Leach?

• Squinton adopted Homer and Harold from the foster care system.

• Harold and Homer had run away from home and asked if they could hide in Squinton's barn.

• Harold and Homer were sent to live with him after their parents died.

• Squinton let Harold and Homer stay after their house was destroyed by a tornado.

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How long did it take Homer to dig out of the cellar?

• Ten minutes

• Two Days

• About an hour

• It took all afternoon

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How does Homer rationalize taking Bob the horse with him?

• He thought that Bob would be happier with him than with Squinton Leach.

• He left behind payment to Squinton Leach for Bob before he left.

• He believe Squinton Leach might beat Bob when he found out that Homer had left.

• He felt he had the right since the horse came from his mother.

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What did Homer promise Smelt and Stink if they let him go?

• His rich uncle would pay them a hundred in gold.

• He would have the president write them a letter of commendation.

• He would show them the way to an abandoned gold mine.

• He promised that he could help them get passage to anywhere they wanted to go in the states.

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What were Homer's intentions when he got out of the cellar and got Bob the horse?

• He intended to start a new life in the city and become rich.

• He intended to turn Squinton Leach into the authorities and have him put in jail.

• He intended to go live at the logging camp and wield an ax.

• He intended to find his brother and save him from being killed in the war.

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Which of these does NOT describe Squinton Leach?

• greedy

• sly

• grouchy

• generous

• hateful

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Thinking about the list of "Things Uncle Hates," which word best describes Squinton Leach?

• illogical

• underpaid

• interdependent

• irresponsible

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