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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unusual about Sheila's parents?

2. What does Ellen tell Colin about Steven in Part 5, Chapter 26?

3. How does Colin meet Sheila?

4. In Part 4, Chapter 17, whom does Stafford introduce Colin to?

5. What does Stephens try to convince Colin to steal in Part 4, Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens during Colin's medical exam in Part 4, Chapter 23?

2. What do Elizabeth and Colin argue about in Part 5, Chapter 29?

3. How does Michael react to his father's death?

4. What does Colin do before Margaret visits his parents' house for the first time?

5. How does Elizabeth view Colin on their first date?

6. What happens when Harry talks to Colin about Andrew for the first time?

7. What does Margaret comment on after visiting the Savilles' house in Part 4, Chapter 22?

8. When Colin visits Stafford's home in Part 4, Chapter 17, how do Stafford's parents act?

9. What happens when Colin goes out with Audrey for the first time?

10. What ends Colin's association with Stephens in Part 4, Chapter 17?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Colin to his brothers. Consider their aspirations, actions, and passions. How they are treated within the Saville family?

Essay Topic 2

Readers wait for Colin to escape Saxton. Why is it so important for Colin to leave his hometown? How does Colin feel about Saxton? What steps does he take to leave, or not leave, this town? What does leaving Saxton represent in Colin's life?

Essay Topic 3

The hut is an important place for Colin as a boy. Describe the hut and the activities the boys did when they were there. What purpose does the hut serve and why is it included in this novel?

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