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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. The boyfriend tells Jeff that Melody married the Professor because she was ______________.
(a) Single
(b) Pregnant
(c) Lonely
(d) Desperate

2. What does Jeff see fly across the island as he is lingering on the island?
(a) Hawk
(b) Small plane
(c) Heron
(d) Gull

3. The three women talk about the unfairness of _____________ as they continue to fill envelopes.
(a) God
(b) Womanhood
(c) Children
(d) Society

4. While discussing the possibility of a trip to _____________, Jeff learns about the financial troubles Melody left.
(a) Germany
(b) England
(c) Florida
(d) Spain

5. What does Jeff write to Melody after he arrives back in town from his trip with his mother?
(a) A story
(b) A poem
(c) Long letter
(d) Thank you note

Short Answer Questions

1. Jeff rejects the Professor's offer to buy him _____________ as he wants that link to be Melody's alone.

2. How does Jeff find out that his mother left him and his father to go help other people?

3. What does Jeff's father give to Jeff for Christmas which is a touching gift to receive?

4. Jeff saw fishing boats off in the distance, though to him they looked like ___________.

5. What did Jeff use to carry a bundle of food with him to the island?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Melody's new boyfriend, Max, refuse to let Jeff do when he is staying with them?

3. What does Brother Thomas do when Jeff reveals he has not eaten dinner or breakfast?

4. What does Jeff do in order to stay in contact with his mother, Melody, after he returns home?

5. Why are the two women at the house surprised to be introduced to Jeff by Melody?

6. What does Melody tell Jeff when they are out on their walk together?

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

8. What does Jeff do the first morning he is with his mom which ends up upsetting her?

9. What does Brother Thomas announce when he comes over for Christmas dinner?

10. What does Jeff do when he goes to the island for one final time in Charleston?

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