Ordinary People: A Novel Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Diana Evans
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 134 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Ordinary People: A Novel Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Diana Evans
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 134 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 does Damian feel towards Melissa?
(a) He is repulsed by her.
(b) He feels sorry for her because of all her problems recently.
(c) He is physically attracted to her.
(d) He is afraid she will embarrass him again in front of his wife.

2. Which girlfriend of his father's does Damian remember fondly from his childhood?
(a) Joanne.
(b) Bonnie.
(c) Jennifer.
(d) Joyce.

3. What is the name of the exterminator's company in Chapter 5?
(a) Eberson's Roach Removal.
(b) Sunshine Clean-up.
(c) Rentokil.
(d) Mice Begone.

4. Who was the woman who previously owned Melissa's house?
(a) Rachel.
(b) Melanie.
(c) Vivian.
(d) Brigitte.

5. What is a problem with the room in Michael's and Melissa's house where the children sleep?
(a) The closet is too small.
(b) The wood floor is chipped.
(c) It always seems cold.
(d) The door lock is broken.

Short Answer Questions

1. What habit is Damian trying to kick in Chapter 2?

2. What does Michael drink while he is out with his friend in Chapter 7?

3. Which author does Melissa particularly like?

4. Why is Michael so late for the event he is supposed to take Ria to in Chapter 6?

5. What does Melissa tell Hazel she needs to buy when they go shopping together in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. What game does Michael play on the bus on his work commute?

2. What does Ria often wear that is first mentioned in Chapter 3?

3. When does Melissa start to notice Hazel's eyes glazing over in Chapter 7?

4. What is a large source of problems in Damian's and Stephanie's relationship?

5. Why does Mrs. Jackson need help in Chapter 3?

6. What was Michael hoping would happen to revitalize his and Melissa's relationship after the Wiley's party in Chapter 1?

7. How does Damian feel about Melissa?

8. What does Michael find himself doing that he knows is a bad idea at the end of Chapter 4 because he is frustrated and lonely?

9. What does Melissa see on the street near the church by their house in Chapter 6 that scares her, and why does it scare her?

10. What is Michael supposed to do with Ria in Chapter 6 that Ria is looking forward to?

(see the answer keys)

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