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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Grandfather and Mr. Reagan talk about when Grandfather comes to stay with the Savilles?
(a) Fishing stories.
(b) Hunting stories.
(c) Love stories.
(d) War stories.

2. Who do the Savilles run into while sledding in Part 2, Chapter 10?
(a) Ben.
(b) Mr. Reagan.
(c) Ian.
(d) Stringer.

3. Where is the Dell located?
(a) Behind a factory.
(b) Near the sewer works.
(c) Across from a coal mine.
(d) By the train tracks.

4. How many bunk beds does Harry put in the bomb shelter?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

5. After the casts come off Harry's legs, what does he ask Mr. Reagan for?
(a) A job.
(b) Babysitting time.
(c) A newspaper.
(d) A loan.

6. Where does Colin stay when his mother is in the hospital in Part 1, Chapter 5?
(a) In the hospital with his mom.
(b) Alone at his house.
(c) With Harry's boss.
(d) With the Shaws.

7. How long does Colin's examination take?
(a) Two hours.
(b) All day.
(c) One and a half hours.
(d) Half an hour.

8. What does Stafford buy for Colin in Part 3, Chapter 15?
(a) A tie clip.
(b) A watch.
(c) Cuff links.
(d) A charm.

9. Who failed the grammar school entrance exam?
(a) Bletchley.
(b) Reagan.
(c) Ian.
(d) Colin.

10. Whose voice does Colin hear one day while working on the farm?
(a) Ian's.
(b) Harry's.
(c) Stafford's.
(d) Steven's.

11. At the seashore, how does Colin first react to the water?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is bored.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is fearful.

12. What motivates Harry to create more inventions?
(a) The chance of leaving his job.
(b) A letter saying his design is under consideration.
(c) Ellen's kind words.
(d) A $500 grant.

13. When the Savilles go sledding in Part 2, Chapter 10, who does not enjoy the activity?
(a) Steven.
(b) Harry.
(c) Colin.
(d) Ellen.

14. How does Harry punish Colin for taking Steven to the hut?
(a) He grounds him.
(b) He sends him to his grandparents.
(c) He takes his trains.
(d) He whips him.

15. When does Harry start building the bomb shelter?
(a) After his neighbors were robbed.
(b) Before Colin's birthday.
(c) After his family's summer vacation.
(d) After he gets a bonus at work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harry decide not to tell his wife about during their vacation at the seashore?

2. When Ellen's parents are on their death bed, how does Ellen feel about her relationship with them?

3. What are the Saxon's neighbors waiting for in Part 3, Chapter 16?

4. Where do Colin and Stafford go after finishing tea at the Savilles' in Part 3, Chapter 15?

5. In Part 1, Chapter 1, what irritates Ellen about Andrew?

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