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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. In Chapter 1, how old is Alec?
(a) 77.
(b) 73.
(c) 69.
(d) 71.

2. How does Vera carry her important papers?
(a) Backpack.
(b) Cardboard box.
(c) Duffel bag.
(d) Brief case.

3. Who did Daniel say that he kept the stuff that was stolen for?
(a) Tom Perkins.
(b) Dave Baker.
(c) Mark Williams.
(d) Lyle Gardiner.

4. How old was Martha when she died?
(a) 41.
(b) 44.
(c) 46.
(d) 42.

5. When did Martha live?
(a) 1898-1940.
(b) 1899-1941.
(c) 1896-1936.
(d) 1895-1939.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many dates has Vera had in the last ten years in Chapter 10?

2. What color did Vera dye her hair after her mother died?

3. How old was Earl when Vera joined the army?

4. How long did Vera go out with the housepainter before she slept with him?

5. What grade did Vera finish in school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Vera do when she and some of her army companions went to visit New York City?

2. How does Vera meet Stanley?

3. What arrangements are made for Vera and her son?

4. Why does Daniel like his grandfather?

5. Why does Daniel think that he will not make friends in Connaught?

6. What does Daniel like to do every night after supper in Chapter 7?

7. What is the only change Alec has made to his house since Vera left, and why is it pink?

8. When did Alec become a success and how?

9. What was Alec's first job, and how did he get it?

10. What happened when Alec lost Earl during a Dominion Day celebration?

(see the answer keys)

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