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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Colin stay when his mother is in the hospital in Part 1, Chapter 5?
(a) With Harry's boss.
(b) In the hospital with his mom.
(c) With the Shaws.
(d) Alone at his house.

2. In Part 3, Chapter 13, what does Harry tell Colin he is proud of?
(a) The school he attends.
(b) His relationship with his brother.
(c) His performance in sports.
(d) His grades.

3. How does Colin think he did on the examination in Part 2, Chapter 9?
(a) Passable.
(b) Horrible.
(c) Very well.
(d) He has no idea.

4. Why does Ellen buy Colin's uniform too large for him?
(a) Because she didn't know his size.
(b) So he won't feel too confident.
(c) So he can grow into it.
(d) Because it was the only size available.

5. In what event does Colin place second in the spring track meet?
(a) 20-meter dash.
(b) Shot put.
(c) Long jump.
(d) High jump.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Colin do when he works on a farm?

2. How does Harry punish Colin for taking Steven to the hut?

3. Where is the Dell located?

4. How old is Andrew in Part 1, Chapter 2?

5. What does Harry do after running into his friend in Part 1, Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Colin stays with the Shaws in Part 1, Chapter 5, how is his life?

2. How is Ellen able to tell when Colin takes Steven to the hut?

3. How does Harry act when Colin comes home from taking his examination?

4. Why does Colin get in trouble with his father in Part 2, Chapter 10?

5. How did Harry build his bomb shelter?

6. How does Harry feel about his family's vacation to the seashore?

7. What were the results of the entrance exam for Colin and his friends?

8. What happens when Colin helps a fellow student at school in Part 3, Chapter 13?

9. How is Colin different from Andrew?

10. How does Colin feel about the town where his new school is?

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