The Thief of Always Chapters 1-7 Quiz

What are the main characteristics of the protagonist, Harvey Swick, in the first seven chapters of the book?

• Rebellious, disobedient, and uninterested in adventure

• Lazy, unadventurous, and content with routine

• Fearful, timid, and avoiding new experiences

• Curious, adventurous, and longing for excitement

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Describe the personality of the antagonist, Mr. Hood, based on his actions and interactions with other characters in the story.

• Honest and trustworthy

• Kind and compassionate

• Friendly and helpful

• Manipulative and sinister

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How does Harvey's perception of time change as the plot progresses in the first seven chapters of the book?

• His perception of time changes from feeling excited and fast-paced to feeling bored and slow.

• His perception of time changes from feeling bored and slow to feeling excited and fast-paced.

• His perception of time changes from feeling indifferent to feeling anxious.

• His perception of time changes from feeling relaxed to feeling stressed.

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Explain how the theme of temptation is portrayed in the initial chapters of the book.

• The protagonist easily resists all temptations

• Mr. Hood lures the protagonist with promises of endless fun and excitement at the Holiday House.

• The protagonist is not tempted by anything in the initial chapters

• The theme of temptation is not present in the book

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Identify and explain one of the major themes that is introduced in the first seven chapters of the book.

• The importance of hard work and perseverance

• The dangers of technology and modernization

• Escapism and the allure of a seemingly perfect world

• The value of friendship and loyalty

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What is the primary conflict that Harvey faces in the first seven chapters, and how does he attempt to resolve it?

• Feeling bored and unfulfilled, seeks adventure at the Holiday House

• Struggling with a difficult math problem and seeks help from a tutor

• Feeling lonely and tries to make new friends at school

• Dealing with a family conflict and tries to resolve it by running away from home

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Describe a secondary conflict that arises in the early part of the story and its impact on the plot.

• Sally's love for gardening and its impact on the community

• The protagonist's fear of spiders and its impact on the plot

• Harvey's boredom and desire for adventure

• The town's economic struggles and its impact on the protagonist

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How does the setting of the Holiday House contribute to the overall mood of the story in the initial chapters?

• The setting is gloomy and scary, creating a sense of fear and suspense.

• The setting is bright and cheerful, creating a sense of joy and excitement.

• The setting is mysterious and intriguing, creating a sense of curiosity and anticipation.

• The setting is ordinary and mundane, creating a sense of boredom and monotony.

How does the author use foreshadowing in the first seven chapters to hint at future events in the story?

• By describing Harvey's dreams and nightmares.

• By introducing a mysterious character who gives cryptic warnings.

• By describing the strange and eerie atmosphere of the Holiday House.

• By mentioning a prophecy or legend related to the Holiday House.

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Do you think Wendell has or ever will try to leave the Holiday House? Why/why not?

Use information from the book when answering this question.

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