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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. Who does Jim Scarfedale live with?
(a) His children.
(b) His sister.
(c) His mother.
(d) His brother.

2. What ride does Colin want to try?
(a) Mad Hatter.
(b) Noah's Ark.
(c) The Catherine Wheel.
(d) The Gunner.

3. What is Jones's job?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Dustman.
(d) Teacher.

4. What kind of life does the narrator say his father leads his mother?
(a) A queen's life.
(b) A skunk's life.
(c) A dog's life.
(d) A lonely life.

5. What is the first thing Jim's mother does when Jim returns home?
(a) Screams at him.
(b) Makes him a big meal.
(c) Washes his clothes.
(d) Makes him a cup of tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the real reason the narrator feels black?

2. What is the top and back of Bert's head padded by?

3. Why does the narrator think Jim could have gone anywhere in the country?

4. What does Lennox say he needs to take to the games?

5. What kind of stains does Bert have on his mac?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Lennox upset with his children?

2. What are Fred and wife's views about what is happening next door?

3. What does the narrator say about his families' black looks?

4. How does Jim's mother react to him telling her he is getting married?

5. What happens when Mrs. Lennox stands up to her husband?

6. Why is Jim arrested?

7. Why does the narrator come back to the man's house?

8. What does the narrator think has lead to Jim's disgrace?

9. What does Jim say went wrong in his marriage to Phyllis?

10. Describe the chase between the collector and Colin?

(see the answer keys)

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