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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Margaret's father do for a living?
(a) He is a psychologist.
(b) He is a lawyer.
(c) He is a manager.
(d) He is a surgeon.

2. What makes Colin suspicious of Stafford's relationship with Margaret?
(a) He sends her presents.
(b) They drive off together in his car.
(c) She keeps his picture in her wallet.
(d) They went to a dance together.

3. What does Steven tell Ellen at the end of Part 5, Chapter 27?
(a) That he will be moving out the next day.
(b) That he will never forget that she sided against him.
(c) That he has decided to drop out of school.
(d) That he will never forget they went on vacation without him.

4. Why does Elizabeth visit Derek in Part 5, Chapter 30?
(a) Because Derek visited Colin.
(b) Because Colin told her to.
(c) Because she wanted to fix their relationship.
(d) Because she decided to get a divorce.

5. What does Michael begin to wear after his father's death?
(a) Pajamas.
(b) A three-piece suit.
(c) A sweater vest.
(d) A tie with every outfit.

6. How does Colin interact with Stafford after he steals Margaret?
(a) They start rumors about each other.
(b) They become violent enemies.
(c) They remain friends.
(d) They no longer speak.

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

8. In Part 4, Chapter 23, whom does Colin seem to envy most?
(a) His youngest brother.
(b) Margaret's brother.
(c) Business owners.
(d) Stafford.

9. Who ends the relationship between Colin and Elizabeth?
(a) Colin.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Derek.

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

11. Why do the Savilles and their neighbors have a party in Part 4, Chapter 19?
(a) For Colin's birthday.
(b) For Harry's birthday.
(c) A new factory opened.
(d) The war has ended.

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

13. Whom was Elizabeth living with before she moved out into her own flat?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Colin.
(c) A friend.
(d) Her sister.

14. What does Ellen tell Colin about Steven in Part 5, Chapter 26?
(a) That Steven just isn't as smart as Colin.
(b) That Steven always means well.
(c) That Steven needs extra time in life.
(d) That Steven has never done Colin any harm.

15. In Part 4, Chapter 21, what does Colin say he is most interested in studying in college?
(a) Math.
(b) Engineering.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Literature.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Colin's students react to him in the classroom in Part 5, Chapter 28?

2. What job does Harry get in Part 4, Chapter 21?

3. What do Harry and Colin argue about in Part 4, Chapter 24?

4. What does Stephens try to convince Colin to steal in Part 4, Chapter 17?

5. In Part 5, Chapter 29, who makes an unexpected visit to Colin?

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