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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) War stories.
(b) Fishing stories.
(c) Love stories.
(d) Hunting stories.

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

3. When Ellen's parents are on their death bed, how does Ellen feel about her relationship with them?
(a) She made them proud.
(b) She did all she could.
(c) She was abused.
(d) She is a disappointment.

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

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

6. What are the Saxon's neighbors waiting for in Part 3, Chapter 16?
(a) The opening of a new factory.
(b) The end of the war.
(c) The housing prices to rise.
(d) The delivery of a daily newspaper.

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

8. Why does Ellen buy Colin's uniform too large for him?
(a) So he won't feel too confident.
(b) Because she didn't know his size.
(c) Because it was the only size available.
(d) So he can grow into it.

9. 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.

10. How old is Andrew in Part 1, Chapter 2?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

11. Why did the Savilles and their neighbors go into Harry's bomb shelter in Part 1, Chapter 4?
(a) There was an air raid.
(b) There was a tornado.
(c) They were showing it off.
(d) Harry was looking for work building bomb shelters.

12. How was Harry able to take his family to the seashore in Part 1, Chapter 3?
(a) He had to borrow money.
(b) He had to stay with a friend.
(c) He had to work overtime.
(d) He had to use his retirement savings.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Dell located?

2. Where does Mr. Bletchley work?

3. How many bunk beds does Harry put in the bomb shelter?

4. What happened when the Savilles and their neighbors went into Harry's bomb shelter in Part 1, Chapter 4?

5. How does Harry feel toward Mr. Reagan?

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