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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whom does Jamie receive a phone call regarding Granda's buildings?
(a) James McGowan.
(b) Iam McShane.
(c) Fergus MacDougall.
(d) Fergus McCluskey.

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

3. What seasonal decoration does Jamie put out for Gran and Granda?
(a) Easter baskets.
(b) Christmas tree.
(c) Halloween pumpkins.
(d) New Year's hats.

4. What was Granda's mother's name?
(a) Rosie.
(b) Cherie.
(c) Famie.
(d) Mylinda.

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

6. Beside whose grave is Granda buried?
(a) His father's.
(b) Gran's.
(c) His mother's.
(d) His sister's.

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

8. What does Karen tell Jamie about his accent?
(a) It is sounding rural.
(b) It is sounding English.
(c) It is sounding Scottish.
(d) It is sounding Irish.

9. What is Jamie's mother doing with her friends when he finds her?
(a) Playing cards.
(b) Having coffee.
(c) Eating lunch.
(d) Singing karaoke.

10. When does Granda die?
(a) The day after Christmas.
(b) New Year's Eve.
(c) Christmas Eve.
(d) Christmas Day.

11. What seems to be the only part of Granda which has not changed?
(a) His sense of humor.
(b) His memory.
(c) His bright eyes.
(d) His shock of red hair.

12. How does Jamie's mother feel after meeting with Jamie again?
(a) She is depressed about his life.
(b) She never wants to see him again.
(c) She is upset by the encounter.
(d) She wants to be a part of his life.

13. Jamie notes that Gran often lives __________________.
(a) Day to day.
(b) In the past.
(c) Vicariously.
(d) On the edge.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jamie's girlfriend live?

2. What holiday opens Part 1, Chapter 6?

3. What does Granda ask Jamie to do for him?

4. What has Jamie always known about his Granda?

5. What topic does Gran bring up during Christmas dinner with Jamie?

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