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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Melody introduces Jeff to the two women as the ________________ even though they did not know of him.
(a) Son she is proud of
(b) Man in her life
(c) Son she never wanted
(d) Man that looks like his father

2. Jeff ends up ________________ on the beach, which leaves him feeling great.
(a) Crying
(b) Praying
(c) Sleeping
(d) Playing

3. Jeff rejects the Professor's offer to buy him _____________ as he wants that link to be Melody's alone.
(a) Guitar lessons
(b) A car
(c) A plane ticket
(d) A bus ticket

4. What did Jeff use in order to get back to the mainland?
(a) His arms and legs to swim
(b) A surfboard
(c) Powerboat
(d) Rowboat

5. What does Jeff's father give to Jeff for Christmas which is a touching gift to receive?
(a) Old Martin guitar
(b) An old home movie
(c) A book of baby pictures
(d) A picture of him and Jeff

6. The Professor decides they need a ________________ to help them take care of Jeff and the house.
(a) Nurse
(b) Nanny
(c) Maid
(d) College student

7. Melody tells Jeff that Gambo has had ______________ and is very weak as a result.
(a) Surgery
(b) A broken back
(c) Cancer
(d) A stroke

8. Jeff runs out of the room after receiving his gift, thinking that ___________ would be a terrible way to show how much he loved the gift.
(a) Screaming
(b) Laughing
(c) Talking
(d) Crying

9. The Professor talks to Jeff about how ____________ and helpless Melody made him feel when they were together.
(a) Pitied
(b) Stupid
(c) Happy
(d) Scared

10. It seems to Jeff that the object flying across the island is saying ______________.
(a) Who the heck are you
(b) Get out of here
(c) Why are you here
(d) Just leave me alone

11. When the Professor takes Jeff to ________________, Jeff fears he will walk off down the beach and not return.
(a) Hilton Head
(b) Daytona Beach
(c) Panama City
(d) Ocean Beach

12. Who had finally talked to Gambo about Jeff coming out of the summer since there had been no response otherwise?
(a) The Professor
(b) Melody
(c) Jeff
(d) Brother Thomas

13. Which airport does Jeff arrive at in order to meet with his mother when she picks him up for a visit?
(a) Boston
(b) Charleston
(c) Newark
(d) Baltimore

14. ___________ wants to pour her life experiences into Jeff so he can carry them into his life.
(a) Gambo
(b) Melody
(c) Aunt Booty
(d) Aunt Georgina

15. Brother Thomas also suggests to Jeff that Jeff talk to his father about _______________ as it would be good for him.
(a) His feelings
(b) God
(c) School
(d) Melody

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jeff write to Gambo after he arrives back in town from his trip with his mother?

2. Jeff feels bad about the money that the Professor is paying for his __________ since he things it's been a waste.

3. When Jeff isn't home when Melody comes home for a bit, how does she feel toward him?

4. For how many house does Jeff wait for Melody at the airport the second time he visits?

5. Where does Melody say she will be for the morning, though she would like to have lunch with him later?

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