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

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

3. What does Colin argue with Steve about in Part 5, Chapter 26?
(a) Their mother's health.
(b) Colin's new job.
(c) Steven's inability to earn money.
(d) Steven's lack of academic ambition.

4. What does Colin buy for Harry in Part 5, Chapter 27?
(a) A suit and furniture.
(b) A car.
(c) Dinner.
(d) New kitchen appliances.

5. Why does Colin take Steven into the backyard in Part 5, Chapter 26?
(a) To yell in private.
(b) To avoid waking up Harry.
(c) To get into a fist fight.
(d) To clean up the yard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Colin realize after talking with Harry about Andrew for the first time?

2. What does Stafford's brother do for a living?

3. In Part 4, Chapter 18, why does Harry get mad at Colin?

4. What exams does Colin take in Part 4, Chapter 20?

5. How does Elizabeth feel about her relationship with Colin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Colin tries to get in touch with Margaret in Part 4, Chapter 24?

2. What does Mr. Gannon think when he visits the Savilles in Part 4, Chapter 21?

3. What ends Colin's association with Stephens in Part 4, Chapter 17?

4. What do Colin and Stephens disagree about at work in Part 5, Chapter 25?

5. How does Michael react to his father's death?

6. Summarize what happens at the train station when Colin finally leaves Saxton?

7. Why does Colin go to the pub almost every night after teaching?

8. What do Colin and Elizabeth fight about in Part 5, Chapter 30?

9. How does Colin feel about Stafford's decision for his future in Part 4, Chapter 20?

10. When Colin visits Stafford's home in Part 4, Chapter 17, how do Stafford's parents act?

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