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

2. What accusations are hurled at Jamie by a drunken journalist?
(a) Granda's misappropriation of money.
(b) Jamie's mother's extramarital affairs.
(c) Granda's extramarital affairs.
(d) Jamie's sexual orientation.

3. What becomes an important element throughout Jamie's life?
(a) Drugs.
(b) Cleanliness and orderliness.
(c) Love of money.
(d) Promiscuity.

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

5. What does Jamie do after his Granda dies?
(a) Goes to church.
(b) Writes an obituary.
(c) Makes phone calls.
(d) Talks with a priest.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With what does Jamie help Gran after Granda dies?

3. With whom does Jamie reunite while in Glasgow?

4. What does Jamie's generation feel the need to do while also tearing down old buildings?

5. What does Granda do while lying in bed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the opinion of Granda Hugh regarding the accusations from those who know him well?

2. How does Granda Hugh put up a front regarding his physical state and the work he knows he will never accomplish?

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

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

5. What is Jamie's mother's condition when he meets her?

6. Describe the day that Jamie takes Granda Hugh out to the pubs.

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

8. What event precipitates Jamie's contacting his estranged mother?

9. Describe Jamie's visits with Granda Hugh.

10. When does Granda Hugh die and how do Gran and Jamie react?

(see the answer keys)

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