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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) The war has ended.
(b) For Colin's birthday.
(c) For Harry's birthday.
(d) A new factory opened.

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

3. Why does Colin's mother go to the hospital in Part 4, Chapter 18?
(a) She is ill.
(b) She is volunteering.
(c) She is visiting a friend.
(d) She is giving birth.

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

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

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

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

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

9. In Part 5, Chapter 28, what is Colin allowed to teach the children at his school?
(a) Writing.
(b) Poetry.
(c) History of England.
(d) Reading skills.

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

11. How does Colin meet Sheila?
(a) She works at the local store.
(b) She is a cousin of a friend.
(c) She is his tutor.
(d) She is new to the neighborhood.

12. In Part 4, Chapter 20, whom does Colin remain friends with from his school days?
(a) Stafford.
(b) Stephens.
(c) Michael.
(d) No one.

13. What career does Steven say he wants?
(a) To be a teacher.
(b) To be a musician.
(c) To work in the coal mine.
(d) He doesn't know yet.

14. What does Stephens try to convince Colin to steal in Part 4, Chapter 17?
(a) Tie clips.
(b) Cuff links.
(c) Notebooks.
(d) Fountain pens.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Stephens describe his students?

3. What does Colin argue with Steve about in Part 5, Chapter 26?

4. What do Ellen and Colin argue over in Part 5, Chapter 27 that makes her say he is bitter?

5. What does Elizabeth accuse Colin of doing in his relationships?

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