Wish in the Dark 10-17 quiz

Why are Father Cham's blessings special?

• They are expensive.

• They always come true.

• He can only give out one blessing a week.

• They cause horrible things to happen.

Why are there so many orphans in the village?

• The village has a large population of homeless people.

• The village has a high rate of child abandonment.

• The village has a lack of resources to support families.

• The village has a reputation of caring for babies.

What does Pong see when Father Cham blesses the baby?

• Pong sees a flash of light.

• Pong sees a cloud of smoke.

• Pong sees a flock of birds.

• Pong sees a rainbow of colors.

Who comes to visit the village?

• The local sports team comes to visit the village.

• A traveling circus troupe comes to visit the village.

• A group of alien tourists comes to visit the village.

• The Sivapan family comes to visit the village.

Why does Nok's mother want to send her away to school?

• Nok's mother wants to send her away to school to get her out of her hair.

• Nok's mother wants to send her away to school to punish her for misbehaving.

• Nok's mother wants to send her away to school to give her a better education than what she can provide.

• Nok's mother wants to send her away because it is becoming obvious that she has a different biological mother.

Why was Nok's father "transferred" from his job as warden of Namwon?

• Mr. Sivapan was transferred because he was suspected of embezzlement.

• Mr. Sivapan was transferred because of his poor management of the prison.

• Mr. Sivapan was transferred because of a complaint filed by the prisoners.

• Mr. Sivapan was transferred because a young boy escaped from the prison.

Why didn't Father Cham bless Pong to make his tattoo disappear?

• Father Cham was not familiar with the tradition of blessing tattoos.

• He thought Pong might need it one day.

• Father Cham believed Pong's tattoo was a sign of back luck.

• Father Cham was too busy to bless Pong's tattoo.

Who does Pong defend?

• a little boy who was stealing

• Father Cham

• Mr. Viboon

• Brother Yam

What is wrong with the barge Pong boards at the end of the section?

• The paddles are too small.

• The barge is not properly secured.

• It is heading north instead of south.

• Nok also gets on the barge.

Where does Nok say Pong will go now that he has been caught?

• to the men's prison

• back to Namwon

• across the sea

• to the village jail