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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Colin sends his parents on vacation at Easter, what happens at home to upset him?
(a) Steven is alone with a girl.
(b) The bill collector comes.
(c) Richard runs away.
(d) The roof starts to cave in.

3. Who calls Colin "Bard Colin"?
(a) Harry.
(b) Mr. Pratt.
(c) Miss Woodson.
(d) His coach.

4. What is unusual about Sheila's parents?
(a) They are immigrants.
(b) They are much older.
(c) They are broken up.
(d) They live in France most of the year.

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

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

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

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

9. What does Steve give his parents at the end of Part 5, Chapter 30?
(a) A new stove.
(b) A check.
(c) New furniture.
(d) Running water.

10. Who talks Colin out of marrying Margaret?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Michael.
(c) Harry.
(d) Dr. Dorman.

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

12. In Part 4, Chapter 22 what does Margaret help Colin's mother with?
(a) Running errands.
(b) Housework.
(c) Organizing her pictures.
(d) Babysitting.

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

14. What are the Savilles lacking that surprises Margaret in Part 4, Chapter 22?
(a) Running water.
(b) A maid.
(c) Bookshelves.
(d) Electricity.

15. In Part 4, Chapter 23, where do Colin and Stafford surprise Margaret?
(a) At the town square.
(b) At her apartment.
(c) At the train station.
(d) At her doctor's office.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harry say about Colin's teaching career in Part 4, Chapter 24?

2. What does Harry try to convince his father to do when he visits him at a nursing home?

3. Sheila's behavior toward Colin in Part 4, Chapter 19 is described in what way?

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

5. Whom does Elizabeth accuse Colin of being jealous of in Part 5, Chapter 29?

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