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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 5, Chapter 25, what does Colin learn about Margaret?
(a) That she broke up with Stafford.
(b) That she is moving to Germany.
(c) That she is going to law school.
(d) That she is engaged to Stafford.

2. Why does Sheila refuse to visit the Savilles in Part 4, Chapter 19?
(a) She says she doesn't know Colin well enough.
(b) She says she doesn't like Colin that way.
(c) She says her mother would never allow it.
(d) She says it goes against her religion.

3. How long after Harry's visit to the nursing home does his father die?
(a) A week.
(b) Days.
(c) A few weeks.
(d) One month.

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

5. Sheila's behavior toward Colin in Part 4, Chapter 19 is described in what way?
(a) Uncertain.
(b) Too forward.
(c) Hot and cold.
(d) Disinterested.

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

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

8. At the school where Colin teaches in Part 5, Chapter 25, what does the headmaster consider poetry to be?
(a) Critical.
(b) Enrichment.
(c) Unnecessary.
(d) A joke.

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

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

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

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

13. What does Michael Reagan do after his father's death?
(a) Yells at his mother.
(b) Starts baking cakes.
(c) Moves to France.
(d) Gets rid of all the furniture.

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much money has Colin saved up to take with him when he leaves Saxton?

3. Why is Colin late meeting Audrey at her house in Part 4, Chapter 18?

4. Why does Margaret want Colin to leave Saxton in Part 4, Chapter 23?

5. Where does Stephens usually take Colin on the back of his scooter after work?

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