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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By what nickname did Jimmy Hartnell call Matthew in "Survival of the Dunbar Boys"?
(a) "Rich Snob."
(b) "Widower."
(c) "Mr. Responsible."
(d) "Piano."

2. What profession had Carey's father had previously?
(a) Mechanical engineer.
(b) Dentist.
(c) Banker.
(d) Horse jockey.

3. By what name did Carey's brothers call their mother?
(a) Catherine the Victorious.
(b) Catherine the Cautious.
(c) Catherine the Great.
(d) Catherine the Jovial.

4. Where did Matthew order Clay to go after he and his brothers had tracked him down for the umpteenth time in "The Searchers"?
(a) To the roof.
(b) To his bedroom.
(c) To the attic.
(d) To The Surrounds.

5. How old was Matthew when his mother began getting sick?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 8.
(d) 9.

6. What pet from the Dunbar home walked out the door in the end of "The Grand Entrance"?
(a) The dog.
(b) The cat.
(c) The mule.
(d) The pigeon.

7. Who called from the school to check about Henry after his beating?
(a) Michael.
(b) Mrs. Williams.
(c) Ms. Kirkby.
(d) Sarah.

8. How far away from the city is Carey's hometown said to be in "A Girl at Gallery Road"?
(a) 4 hours away.
(b) 7 hours away.
(c) 2 hours.away.
(d) 9 hours away.

9. What does the term "Achilles heel" refer to?
(a) A fated destiny.
(b) An upward battle.
(c) A point of weakness.
(d) A point of strength.

10. How long had Clay been away when he returned to his father's home in "The Silver Mule"?
(a) 8 months.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 6 months.

11. At what high school did Penelope work while raising her sons?
(a) Hyperno High School.
(b) Kemberville High School.
(c) Anderson High School.
(d) Swatzky High School.

12. What did the company produce where Matthew worked when his mother died?
(a) Cars and car parts.
(b) Guns and artillery.
(c) Flooboards and carpets.
(d) Pots and pans.

13. On what street in Calamia did Carey's family have a house?
(a) Miller Street.
(b) Walker Street.
(c) Pepper Street.
(d) Harvey Street.

14. In what month did Penelope die?
(a) April.
(b) July.
(c) March.
(d) May.

15. Who was the man selling the mule in "Love in the Time of Chaos"?
(a) Jack.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Freddie.
(d) Walter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job did Carey's mother take when the family moved to the city?

2. Which of the books that Clay borrowed during his stay at his father's did he say he liked the best on his first visit home?

3. What river in France was said to be unbeatable in the Old World in "Pact with the Devil"?

4. What does Matthew describe Jimmy Hartnell as being built like in "Piano Wars" (260)?

5. Who is described as the champion of all the Trojans in "Love in the Time of Chaos"?

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