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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. There is something about the girl Jeff meets that reminds him of his island in _______________.
(a) Maryland
(b) South Carolina
(c) Maine
(d) North Carolina

2. Melody says that she merely wants a ______________ from Jeff before she leaves on a trip.
(a) Promise
(b) Goodbye
(c) Kiss
(d) Hug

3. What does the Professor show to Jeff at the end of October, though he does not show any expression as to how he feels about it?
(a) The divorce papers
(b) His wedding pictures
(c) His old guitar
(d) His published book

4. Jeff thinks the Tillermans worry not about _____________, but about living right for each other, together.
(a) Truth
(b) Happiness
(c) Peace
(d) Perfection

5. When Dicey's ______________ dies, Jeff understands and he knows to leave her alone.
(a) Father
(b) Sister
(c) Brother
(d) Mother

Short Answer Questions

1. Brother Thomas sends Jeff ____________ about his father from national magazines and papers.

2. A girl seems to be drawn against her will by the ______________ when Jeff is outside.

3. Who is waiting for Jeff when he returns to the Baltimore airport this time?

4. What does the girl do when she returns a week later after running away from Jeff and his guitar?

5. The lawyer that is coming to visit the Professor and Jeff is the lawyer of ______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of business does Jeff set up over the summer with the help of the Tillermans?

2. Why is the Professor worried when Gambo's lawyer is coming to visit their house?

3. What had Melody told Jeff she would have done if he was a girl instead of a boy?

4. Why does Jeff decide to stay instead of running away from Melody as she sits on the lawn?

5. What does Melody say that she is doing with Max which is why she wants to say goodbye to Jeff?

6. Who are the two students that Jeff finds interesting at Chrisfeld school?

7. What does the girl that stops to listen to Jeff do when she comes back to visit a second time?

8. Who is waiting for Jeff when he returns from his visit with Melody?

9. What was Phil's impression of Jeff's mother when she stopped in town to visit Jeff?

10. Ten days before school lets out, what does Jeff see when he reaches his house?

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