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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 1, what irritates Ellen about Andrew?
(a) His shyness.
(b) His speech impediment.
(c) His sleepiness.
(d) His outgoing personality.

2. What rugby team is Colin asked to join at his school?
(a) The second-string team.
(b) The junior team.
(c) The varsity team.
(d) The freshmen team.

3. Why was Colin's mother in the hospital?
(a) She needed surgery.
(b) She broke a bone.
(c) She was having a baby.
(d) She was depressed.

4. What does Colin think about the night before his examinations?
(a) Making more money than his father.
(b) His mother letting him stay home from school.
(c) Math and quiz problems.
(d) His hut with Ian.

5. Why does Harry become frustrated with Colin's preparatory tests?
(a) He can't find the advanced tests anywhere.
(b) The questions become harder.
(c) Colin keeps getting too many wrong.
(d) The tests are all the same.

6. In Part 3, Chapter 12, what happens when Harry comes to one of Colin's games?
(a) He embarrasses Colin.
(b) He makes Colin proud.
(c) He shows up late to the game.
(d) He roots for the wrong team.

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

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

9. How long will Colin's bus ride be when he starts school in the fall?
(a) A half hour each way.
(b) An hour and a half each way.
(c) An hour each way.
(d) Ten minutes each way.

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

11. What does Ellen's mother think girls should do?
(a) Take care of the children.
(b) Take care of the animals.
(c) Take care of their mothers.
(d) Take care of their husbands.

12. Why is Michael Reagan teased at Sunday school?
(a) Because he plays the violin.
(b) Because he has not read the Bible.
(c) Because he reads books.
(d) Because he shows up late.

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

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

15. What does Harry begin to do every night before work in Part 2, Chapter 7?
(a) Pray.
(b) Talk on the phone.
(c) Build his inventions.
(d) Play football.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname does Harry's brother, Jack, go by?

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

3. When the Savilles go sledding in Part 2, Chapter 10, who does not enjoy the activity?

4. Where does Colin meet Stafford in Part 2, Chapter 11?

5. When do Harry and his family move just outside of Saxton?

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