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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 38, after a change in the newspaper McCall receives what?
(a) A promotion.
(b) A pay cut.
(c) A demotion.
(d) A warning.

2. After St. Brides, McCall has a probation officer constantly telling him what?
(a) Get your own place.
(b) He does not like him.
(c) Get a job.
(d) Stay out of trouble.

3. In Chapter 33, what does the black civil rights leader accuse McCall of being?
(a) Hypocrite.
(b) Slave.
(c) Racist.
(d) Uncle Tom.

4. As McCall describes his feelings about his assignments in Chapter 29, he reveals that these people are not objective but have feelings and opinions about everything.
(a) Teachers.
(b) Cops.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Journalists.

5. After St. Brides, McCall notes that he understands why so many return to prison so quickly after freedom because jail provides jail, housing, and ___ for inmates.
(a) Job training.
(b) Money.
(c) Meals.
(d) Television.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 26, McCall joins this organization due to his professor's influence.

2. What is McCall's biological father's name?

3. In Chapter 41, McCall's divorce leaves him making mortgage payments of what amount?

4. In Chapter 31, McCall begins dating what girl who becomes pregnant after a few months?

5. In Part III of the book, this co-worker, whom McCall befriends, is of what faith?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does McCall feel he is bringing another child into a world of pain and strife (Chapter 32)?

2. What does McCall fear about his kids from Debbie and what does he do about it, according to Chapter 34?

3. How does Danny's driving curiosity about race affect his relationship with McCall?

4. Why do Debbie and McCall work on staying married?

5. Why is McCall now afraid of the people with whom he was once so comfortable?

6. How does McCall's decision to do the right thing and not worry about what people think about him in Part II illustrate McCall's growth and maturity?

7. Why does McCall see his grandchild as a another cycle of life?

8. What happens in Chapter 40 when McCall is challenged by another driver?

9. How does McCall's relationship with his son, Monroe, compare to McCall's relationship with his biological father as described in Chapter 30?

10. How does Debbie's mom respond to the African name chosen for their first son and why does McCall insist on the African name?

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