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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While pregnant, what decision does Lydia decide to make after the baby is born?
(a) Whether or not to give the baby up for adoption.
(b) Whether or not she will tell Silas the truth.
(c) Whether or not the baby should live.
(d) Whether or not she should name the baby after his true father.

2. What is the name of the woman who Silas met with a deep knife wound that hadn't properly healed?
(a) Danny Flip.
(b) Manny Hip.
(c) Tanny Pip.
(d) Fanny Dip.

3. How does Lydia react to the news that Mikey has not come to the hospital to visit her?
(a) She does not care.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is depressed.
(d) She is outraged.

4. How does Lydia react to the broken glass on her porch?
(a) She ignores it.
(b) She dances on it.
(c) She runs from it.
(d) She immediately sweeps it up.

5. What military rank does Du Boise hold?
(a) Captain.
(b) Corporal.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Sergeant.

6. How does Mikey's sister react when he secretly phones her to catch up?
(a) She is confused.
(b) She is angry.
(c) She is scared.
(d) She is excited.

7. What color eyes does Du Boise have?
(a) Blue.
(b) Hazel.
(c) Brown.
(d) Green.

8. Which of Mikey's relatives is the only one permitted to call him "Michael"?
(a) His Aunt Gracie.
(b) His mother, Lydia.
(c) His Mam Agnes.
(d) His Uncle Toyer.

9. How does Mikey feel when he thinks about Kate naked?
(a) He feels excitement.
(b) He feels disgust.
(c) He feels confusion.
(d) He feels boredom.

10. When Alec is drinking his tea, which of the following people is NOT a source of his outrage?
(a) Mohandas Gandhi.
(b) Gracie.
(c) Nelson Mandela.
(d) Silas.

11. Which of the following adjectives does Silas use to describe his son's behavior?
(a) Confusing.
(b) Moody.
(c) Frightening.
(d) Depressed.

12. How long have Silas and Alec been best friends?
(a) Since joining the army together.
(b) Since high school.
(c) Since they began working together.
(d) Since childhood.

13. Where was Mikey's sister sent to live?
(a) America.
(b) Canada.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Mexico.

14. Which of the following political leaders was inadvertently involved in Mikey's sister being sent away from home?
(a) Martin Luther.
(b) Mohandas Gandhi.
(c) Mother Teresa.
(d) Nelson Mandela.

15. How does Mikey feel before he begins to read his mother's diary?
(a) Angry.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Excited.
(d) Apathetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Silas see lying in a hospital bed when he wakes from his nightmare?

2. What is the name of Lydia's sister?

3. What is the name of the woman that Silas had an affair with?

4. Who carries Lydia inside after the glass is broken?

5. Which part of his mother did Mikey find most attractive when he was a child?

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