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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are people most surprised to see take part in the festivities in Part 4, Chapter 19?
(a) Harry.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Colin.
(d) Stephens.

2. What exams does Colin take in Part 4, Chapter 20?
(a) Midterm exams.
(b) College entrance exams.
(c) Final exams.
(d) King Edward's graduating exams.

3. What does Colin tell Margaret when he loses her to Stafford?
(a) That he loves her.
(b) That he never loved her.
(c) That he will never move on.
(d) That he will get over her quickly.

4. What does Mr. Gannon recommend Colin do at college?
(a) Learn Latin.
(b) Study engineering.
(c) Get a teaching credential.
(d) Study abroad.

5. In Part 5, Chapter 29, who makes an unexpected visit to Colin?
(a) Stafford.
(b) Derek.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Margaret.

6. What do Ellen and Colin argue over in Part 5, Chapter 27 that makes her say he is bitter?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Education.
(c) Literature.
(d) Farming.

7. What job does Harry get in Part 4, Chapter 21?
(a) Supervisor.
(b) Receptionist.
(c) Plant manager.
(d) He becomes unemployed.

8. In Part 4, Chapter 17, whom does Stafford introduce Colin to?
(a) Students at a different school.
(b) Opera singers.
(c) Farm owners.
(d) Two girls.

9. What does Margaret's brother do for a living?
(a) He is a teacher.
(b) He is in the military.
(c) He is a doctor.
(d) He is a banker.

10. What do Harry and Colin argue about in Part 4, Chapter 24?
(a) Colin's finances.
(b) Working as a teacher.
(c) Colin's relationship with Margaret.
(d) Raising children.

11. How does Colin feel about Stafford's acceptance to Oxford?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is sad.
(d) He is jealous.

12. Why does Colin lose his job at the school?
(a) For playing music.
(b) For being late.
(c) For his students' failing grades.
(d) For his lack of education.

13. In Part 5, Chapter 26, what does Harry show Colin of Andrew's?
(a) A picture.
(b) His drawings.
(c) A diary.
(d) His shoes.

14. Where does Colin meet Margaret?
(a) At school.
(b) At a party.
(c) In Saxton.
(d) At the Reagans' house.

15. How does Stephens do in school?
(a) He is an average student.
(b) He barely passes.
(c) He gets straight As.
(d) He fails every class.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Colin suspicious of Stafford's relationship with Margaret?

2. In Part 4, Chapter 22, what do Colin and Margaret discuss heatedly?

3. How does Stephens describe his students?

4. Who takes Colin to the train station in Part 5, Chapter 31?

5. What does Marion call Stafford when he puts his arm around her for the first time?

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