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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 64 - 126).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alec's mentor tell him that takes Alec by surprise in Part I?
(a) Alec should really become an engineer.
(b) Alec might be meant for greater things than the job he is in.
(c) Alec should think about getting married.
(d) Alec should leave London.

2. What area of London does the major bombing happen in?
(a) Haverford.
(b) Brixton.
(c) Michaelson.
(d) Bexford.

3. Who does Vern make fun of in the restaurant that makes McLeish uncomfortable?
(a) A famous writer.
(b) The General.
(c) The King.
(d) The Queen.

4. Who is the headmaster that one of the children challenges in Part I?
(a) Mr. Helberdon.
(b) Mr. Riddington.
(c) Mr. Smythe.
(d) Mr. Hardy.

5. Who borrows a cigarette from Ben in Part II?
(a) Henry.
(b) Travers.
(c) Sid.
(d) James.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ben think his "bad times" usually come on?

2. Who can see colors when she hears music?

3. What restaurant does Vern take McLeish to in Part I?

4. What kind of work does Alec do when he becomes an adult in Part I?

5. What does Alec tell the writer at the end of Part II will probably not even happen that night?

(see the answer key)

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