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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. How long has Jamie been visiting his grandparents when he receives a letter from his girlfriend?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 2 days.

2. Which of the following does NOT describe Jamie's mother when she spends the afternoon with him?
(a) Healthy.
(b) Disheveled.
(c) Coiffured.
(d) Smiling.

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

4. Which of the following is NOT a place Jamie takes Granda in a wheelchair?
(a) Parks.
(b) The pub.
(c) A museum
(d) The horse races.

5. What type of flowers does Gran leave on Granda's grave?
(a) Roses.
(b) Daisies.
(c) Violets.
(d) Carnations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jamie's demeanor after watching the demolition of Granda's buildings?

2. What has Jamie always known about his Granda?

3. What does Granda do while lying in bed?

4. From whom does Jamie receive a phone call regarding Granda's buildings?

5. How do Jamie and Hugh get around in the city?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jamie's overall opinion of the afternoon spent with his mother?

2. What do Jamie and Karen talk about when he calls her from a phone booth?

3. In what context is Granda Hugh eulogized as "Mr. Housing?"

4. How is Jamie torn between the past and the present regarding Granda Hugh's reputation?

5. Describe Jamie's visits with Granda Hugh.

6. What are some of the things that Jamie loves about his girlfriend, Karen?

7. What emotional event does Jamie witness regarding Granda Hugh's work?

8. Why does the author reintroduce the elements of orderliness and tidiness regarding Jamie's life?

9. What surprise does Jamie get at Granda Hugh's funeral?

10. What is especially troubling to Jamie about Granda Hugh's story about John MacLean?

(see the answer keys)

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