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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 outgoing personality.
(b) His speech impediment.
(c) His sleepiness.
(d) His shyness.

2. Why does Harry beat Colin in Part 2, Chapter 10?
(a) For forgetting Steven at the park.
(b) For taking Steven to a dangerous place.
(c) For breaking his sled.
(d) For doing poorly on his entrance exam.

3. What nationalities are the prisoners of war Colin interacts with in Part 3, Chapter 14?
(a) French and Spanish.
(b) German and Italian.
(c) Polish and Russian.
(d) English and Irish.

4. Who helps with Ellen's dying parents in Part 3, Chapter 16?
(a) Ellen's cousin.
(b) Ellen's niece.
(c) Ellen's sister.
(d) Ellen's brother.

5. What day of the week does Stafford come over to the Savilles' house in Part 3, Chapter 15?
(a) Monday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Friday.

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

7. How does Mr. Hodge's react to Colin's tardiness in Part 3, Chapter 12?
(a) He gives Colin a red mark.
(b) He gives Colin a time out.
(c) He gives Colin extra homework.
(d) He gives Colin a detention.

8. Who does Harry give vegetables to in Part 2, Chapter 8?
(a) Mr. Morrison.
(b) Mr. Bletchly.
(c) Mr. Reagan.
(d) Mr. Shaw.

9. In Part 2, Chapter 7, who does Colin go to Sunday school with?
(a) Harry.
(b) Ian.
(c) Bizzy.
(d) Roger.

10. What nickname does Harry's brother, Jack, go by?
(a) Jack Man.
(b) Mad Jack.
(c) Black Jack.
(d) Jack Jack.

11. What does Ellen do to Harry when Stafford comes over for tea?
(a) She tells him to leave the room.
(b) She makes fun of his accent.
(c) She straightens his tie.
(d) She corrects his grammar.

12. What does Harry decide not to tell his wife about during their vacation at the seashore?
(a) That they are broke.
(b) That a war may start soon.
(c) That Colin is sick.
(d) That her clothes are poorly made.

13. What does Colin see his father do when he follows him to the park in Part 2, Chapter 6?
(a) Beat up another man.
(b) Buy a gun.
(c) March with other men.
(d) Steal money.

14. What type of inventions does Harry start to create in Part 2, Chapter 7?
(a) Culinary.
(b) Weaponry.
(c) Automobiles.
(d) Aeronautical.

15. What does Harry do after running into his friend in Part 1, Chapter 3?
(a) He borrows money from his friend.
(b) He invites his friend for dinner.
(c) He goes to a different beach.
(d) He goes home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who teaches Colin's class at his new school?

2. What does Stafford buy for Colin in Part 3, Chapter 15?

3. Who helps the Savilles manage their grief over losing Andrew?

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

5. Where does Harry plant vegetables in Part 2, Chapter 8?

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