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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. How old was Carey when she began writing to a horse trainer about becoming a jockey, according to the narrative in "The Arguments"?
(a) 11.
(b) 14.
(c) 8.
(d) 16.

2. Where in the city did Carey's family live?
(a) 37 Water Street.
(b) 18 Archer Street.
(c) 37 Pepper Street.
(d) 11 Archer Street.

3. Who is the subject of the painting that Michael has painted in the end of the novel?
(a) Penelope.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Carey.
(d) Clay.

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

5. 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 pigeon.
(d) The mule.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Achilles' father in Greek mythology?

2. Who got hit with a boot in the face in "Growing Up the Dunbar Way"?

3. Upon what horse that Carey rode were her bike combination numbers based?

4. Who was the man selling the mule in "Love in the Time of Chaos"?

5. Where did Matthew order Clay to go after he and his brothers had tracked him down for the umpteenth time in "The Searchers"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the symbolic significance of the mattress at The Surrounds?

2. What does Michael give Clay to take to Carey in Part 6?

3. How did the Dunbar boys feel about playing piano? Why?

4. Who is Claudia Kirkby and what is her importance in the novel?

5. How does Clay learn about Carey's death? What does he do?

6. Who is Jimmy Hartnell and what role does he play in the novel?

7. Why did Clay begin disappearing after Penelope's death? What did Matthew do about it?

8. What is the framing device that is used in the novel?

9. How is Ted Novac described?

10. Why is Henry beaten up when he arrives home after Clay's return in Part 5?

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