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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Jamie concerned when Granda tells him a story about a visit from John MacLean while in the Housing Commission office?
(a) John MacLean moved to America before Granda took the Housing Commission job.
(b) John MacLean died before Granda took the Housing Commission job.
(c) John MacLean had an affair with Gran.
(d) Granda never knew anyone named John MacLean.

2. What does Jamie's generation feel the need to do while also tearing down old buildings?
(a) Generate PR about it.
(b) Criticize the construction.
(c) Implement plans for parking garages.
(d) Notify the architects.

3. What is Granda referred to in a eulogy?
(a) Mr. Housing.
(b) Mr. Glasgow.
(c) The Ultimate Scotsman.
(d) Mr. Skyscraper.

4. How does Gran feel about all the accusations about Granda?
(a) She doesn't pay any attention to them.
(b) She can't help but believe them.
(c) She does not want to believe them.
(d) She is troubled by them.

5. Who is Jamie surprised to see in church at Granda's funeral?
(a) His father, Robert.
(b) His school friend, Ian.
(c) Granda's first girlfriend.
(d) Granda's estranged brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Jamie NOT tell Granda on Christmas night?

2. What is Granda's appearance when Jamie sees him?

3. What is Jamie's Gran's first name?

4. What does Gran place in drinking glasses?

5. What does Jamie think about on the train ride into Ayrshire?

(see the answer key)

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