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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Colin ask Elizabeth about during their walk around the pond in Part 5, Chapter 28?
(a) Her moving to Saxton.
(b) Her family history.
(c) Her husband divorcing her.
(d) Her lawsuit against a cousin.

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

5. What happened to the dance hall that Michael Reagan was managing?
(a) It was robbed.
(b) It had a water main break.
(c) It went bankrupt.
(d) It burned to the ground.

6. What surprise event happens to Steve in Part 5, Chapter 30?
(a) He is accepted to Oxford.
(b) He breaks his arm.
(c) He is signed to a professional football team.
(d) He gets a job in Italy.

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

8. In Part 4, Chapter 18, why does Harry get mad at Colin?
(a) For forgetting his chores.
(b) For getting failing grades.
(c) For not staying home with his brothers.
(d) For being out with a girl.

9. How does Colin answer a test question in Part 4, Chapter 17?
(a) With a poem.
(b) With a very long paragraph.
(c) With an expletive.
(d) With a song lyric.

10. In Part 4, Chapter 24, what happens every time Colin goes to see Margaret?
(a) She isn't at home.
(b) She's too busy to talk.
(c) She starts a fight with him.
(d) Stafford is over.

11. Why is Colin late meeting Audrey at her house in Part 4, Chapter 18?
(a) He was in trouble with the headmaster.
(b) He was at the hut.
(c) He forgot about the meeting.
(d) He was taking care of his brothers.

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

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

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

15. What does Marion call Stafford when he puts his arm around her for the first time?
(a) Darling.
(b) Sweetheart.
(c) Fool.
(d) Silly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Elizabeth think she has less of a chance than Colin for making something of herself?

2. In Part 4, Chapter 23, whom does Colin seem to envy most?

3. What is Stafford's option other than attending Oxford?

4. How long after Harry's visit to the nursing home does his father die?

5. What are the Savilles lacking that surprises Margaret in Part 4, Chapter 22?

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