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

2. Who does Colin help with a question in school in Part 3, Chapter 13?
(a) Reagan.
(b) Stephens.
(c) Stringer.
(d) Paul.

3. What does Colin do after his job on the farm ends?
(a) He starts to study for the fall.
(b) He helps his mom at home.
(c) He finds more work.
(d) He hangs out with his friends.

4. How does Stafford travel to and from school?
(a) The train.
(b) He walks.
(c) The bus.
(d) A car.

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

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

7. How did Harry feel after Colin's fist fight in Part 3, Chapter 15?
(a) Angry.
(b) Proud.
(c) Worried.
(d) Confused.

8. Who decides that Colin should attend Sunday school?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Colin.
(c) Mr. Morrison.
(d) Harry.

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

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

11. In what event does Colin place second in the spring track meet?
(a) 20-meter dash.
(b) Long jump.
(c) High jump.
(d) Shot put.

12. What does Batty get involved with in Part 3, Chapter 13?
(a) Building huts.
(b) Drinking alcohol.
(c) Working in a coal mine.
(d) Playing rugby.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two parts of Saxton?

2. Who failed the grammar school entrance exam?

3. Who do the Savilles run into while sledding in Part 2, Chapter 10?

4. What rugby team is Colin asked to join at his school?

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

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