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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. Why is Jamie's family going to Scotland?
(a) It is their home.
(b) On a business trip.
(c) To buy property.
(d) For a vacation.

2. With whom is Jamie traveling?
(a) Mrs. Drake.
(b) His school class.
(c) His parents.
(d) His uncle.

3. What was the name of Hugh and Margaret's son?
(a) Robert.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Reuben.
(d) Richard.

4. What does Gran place in drinking glasses?
(a) Marbles.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Ice cubes.
(d) Potpourri.

5. What word best describes Jamie's childhood in his mind?
(a) Foggy.
(b) Brilliant.
(c) Dark.
(d) Misty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Granda insist that Jamie do?

2. In what country has Jamie been living?

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

4. What is Jamie's mother's name?

5. What did Mrs. Drake do for Jamie in exchange for his doing odd jobs around her house?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author use weather as a literary device to convey mood?

2. Why does Jamie feel the need to protect his mother from his father?

3. What are Jamie's thoughts as he returns to his childhood home in Scotland on the train?

4. How does Jamie manage to get himself removed from his abusive home?

5. What eases some of Jamie's sadness at having to leave Mrs. Drake?

6. Describe the relationship between Hugh and his son, Robert.

7. Why does the author provide such detail about Gran Margie's bedroom?

8. Describe the nature of the relationship between Famie and her husband, Thomas.

9. What happened that made Famie hate the Irish people?

10. What kind of student is Jamie?

(see the answer keys)

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