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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. In Part 5, Chapter 30, Steve accuses Colin of doing what?
(a) Judging people based on their wealth.
(b) Cheating on his girlfriend.
(c) Trying to grab everything for himself.
(d) Being too bossy.

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

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

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

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

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

14. Why does Elizabeth think she has less of a chance than Colin for making something of herself?
(a) Because she will be divorced.
(b) Because she is an atheist.
(c) Because she is poor.
(d) Because she is a woman.

15. What does Steven tell Ellen at the end of Part 5, Chapter 27?
(a) That he will never forget they went on vacation without him.
(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 be moving out the next day.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 4, Chapter 23, who does join the military?

2. Why does Sheila refuse to visit the Savilles in Part 4, Chapter 19?

3. Why doesn't Colin serve in the military?

4. What does Mr. Gannon recommend Colin do at college?

5. What does Margaret's brother do for a living?

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