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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gran admit that Granda always cut corners on?
(a) Christmas gifts.
(b) Building materials.
(c) His integrity.
(d) Side streets.

2. Jamie misses the smell of ___________ on Karen's skin.
(a) Lemon.
(b) Vanilla.
(c) Cocoa butter.
(d) Jasmine.

3. Who is Jamie's mother's new husband?
(a) Darren.
(b) Trey.
(c) Ian.
(d) Bob.

4. What does Jamie secretly take the train to watch?
(a) A cornerstone ceremony.
(b) A ribbon cutting of a competitor's hotel.
(c) The demolition of Granda's buildings.
(d) A burlesque show.

5. How does Jamie feel after reuniting with his mother for the afternoon?
(a) Contented.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Confused.
(d) Angry.

6. What does Granda ask Jamie to do for him?
(a) Play records.
(b) Call his lawyer.
(c) Be his executor.
(d) Take care of Gran.

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

8. What has Jamie always known about his Granda?
(a) He always tried to do the right thing.
(b) He had a drinking problem.
(c) He cheated his business partners.
(d) He always tried to save a buck.

9. Who is Jamie's girlfriend?
(a) Carol.
(b) Karen.
(c) Kassie.
(d) Kathryn.

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

11. How would Granda feel if he were to hear the accusations against him?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Outraged.
(c) Hurt and angry.
(d) Amused.

12. How does Jamie pass the time while visiting his grandparents?
(a) Watching TV.
(b) Playing video games.
(c) Meeting friends.
(d) Cooking.

13. Why is Jamie happy to meet Bob?
(a) Because he can stop worrying about his mother now.
(b) Because he genuinely loves his mother.
(c) Because he loans him some money.
(d) Because Bob offers him a job.

14. What type of businessman did Jamie consider Granda to be?
(a) Shifty.
(b) Unscrupulous.
(c) Honest.
(d) Reticent.

15. What had Jamie's mother chosen over Jamie throughout most of her life?
(a) An abusive husband.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Work.
(d) Alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does NOT describe Granda's behavior with Jamie?

2. What can Jamie see in Granda's eyes on Christmas night?

3. What seasonal decoration does Jamie put out for Gran and Granda?

4. How are Jamie's visits with Granda characterized?

5. What was Granda's mother's name?

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