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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

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 died before Granda took the Housing Commission job.
(b) John MacLean had an affair with Gran.
(c) John MacLean moved to America before Granda took the Housing Commission job.
(d) Granda never knew anyone named John MacLean.

2. Where is Jamie's childhood home?
(a) Edinburgh, Scotland.
(b) Liverpool, England.
(c) Ayrshire, Scotland.
(d) Dublin, Ireland.

3. What does Granda do while lying in bed?
(a) Listens to records.
(b) Watches TV.
(c) Reads books.
(d) Talks on the phone.

4. What is Jamie's mother's name?
(a) Anne.
(b) Alice.
(c) Allison.
(d) Ana.

5. What does Granda insist that Jamie do?
(a) Leave and never come back.
(b) Read the Bible.
(c) Stay by his bedside.
(d) Make coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jamie's family going to Scotland?

2. Jamie misses the smell of ___________ on Karen's skin.

3. Which of the following does Jamie NOT get when he moves in with his grandparents?

4. How is Jamie's demeanor with Granda best described?

5. What does Granda, in a mischievous mood, dare Jamie to do?

(see the answer key)

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