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

2. When Melody does arrive at the airport, he is immediately stunned by her ____________ once more.
(a) Long hair
(b) Thinness
(c) Beauty
(d) Haggard appearance

3. _____________ apologizes to Jeff for allowing him to get so sick and for not scheduling regular check-ups.
(a) Brother Thomas
(b) Ian
(c) The Professor
(d) Melody

4. Then Melody tells Jeff that he is just like ______________ in the way that he waits for her to get him.
(a) His father
(b) A polite person
(c) A little boy
(d) A man

5. What does Jeff decide to send to Melody for Christmas as he believes it is as perfect as his love for her?
(a) Scarf
(b) Song he wrote
(c) Guitar
(d) Book

Short Answer Questions

1. ____________ used to tell Jeff that the Professor wasn't much of a father, which makes Jeff upset.

2. Who is Jeff's doctor that the Professor needs to call when Jeff becomes very ill?

3. While discussing the possibility of a trip to _____________, Jeff learns about the financial troubles Melody left.

4. When Jeff and his mother stop at a house where two women are sitting, what are the women doing?

5. Jeff sees himself as Melody's _____________, faithful no matter what.

Short Essay Questions

1. What doesn't Jeff mind about waiting at the airport for his mother?

2. What is the reason that Melody gives to Jeff for leaving him and the Professor?

3. What does Jeff learn about the financial situation between Melody and the Professor?

4. What is the picture Melody painted once that made Jeff wake up worried during the night?

5. Who is waiting for Jeff at the train station when he arrives back home?

6. What does Melody tell Jeff about the river in Charleston when they are out exploring the tow?

7. What happens after the Professor offers to buy Jeff a new guitar if he wants one?

8. What does Jeff realize as night falls when he is on the island's land?

9. What does Max tell Jeff about the relationship between Melody and the Professor?

10. Why does Jeff feel disappointed about Gambo when he arrives to visit with her?

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