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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. What kind of drawings does the narrator find Tommy making in chapter 20?
(a) Imaginary animals.
(b) Pictures of Ruth.
(c) Dogs and cats.
(d) Portraits of donors.

2. In chapter 12, the narrator suggests that the clones believed they could learn what from meeting their possible?
(a) Who they were deep down.
(b) Who their spouse might be.
(c) What their future job would be.
(d) What their siblings were like.

3. After which of Tommy's donations did Kathy become his carer in chapter 20?
(a) First.
(b) Third.
(c) Second.
(d) Fourth.

4. What is the Black Barn?
(a) A bar where the clones hang out.
(b) A building where supplies are stored.
(c) A building at the Cottages.
(d) A restaurant near the Cottages.

5. What is the Goosehouse?
(a) A barn at the Cottages with a leaky roof.
(b) A barn filled with geese.
(c) An outhouse at the Cottages.
(d) A building for storing grain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What one sign of her health struggles does Ruth show during the walk to the boat in chapter 18?

2. At the end of chapter 15, how does Ruth go out of her way to show Tommy and Kathy she had known she had acted badly earlier?

3. In chapter 16, who does Ruth think will be Tommy's next girlfriend when she breaks up with him?

4. How does the narrator say the trip to Norfolk was nearly called off at the beginning of chapter 13?

5. In chapter 15, what do Kathy and Tommy talk about?

Short Essay Questions

1. In chapter 13, what excuse does Ruth give to Rodney and Chrissie for Tommy's refusal to agree that there is a deferment program for lovers?

2. At the end of chapter 17, how does Kathy actively change her situation?

3. In chapter 12, what fantasy does Ruth develop after learning where her possible works?

4. How has Kathy's life changed in the year that has passed between chapters 19 and 20?

5. In chapter 15, who does Rodney and Chrissie want to visit that Kathy refuses to see? For what reason?

6. In chapter 20, who does Kathy find at the address Ruth gave to Tommy for him to seek a deferral?

7. What has Tommy begun to draw after the trip to Norfolk? What does Kathy initially think of these drawings?

8. What does Tommy tell Kathy in chapter 15 that he believes are the purpose of the art they were encouraged to do at Hailsham?

9. In chapter 18, how does Kathy become Ruth's carer? How does Ruth react to this?

10. In chapter 21, what does Tommy tell Madame he has come to her to ask for?

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