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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. What does Harry say about Colin's teaching career in Part 4, Chapter 24?
(a) That it will be too difficult.
(b) That he won't find a job.
(c) That it will be easy.
(d) That he won't get respect.

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

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

4. What happened to the dance hall that Michael Reagan was managing?
(a) It burned to the ground.
(b) It had a water main break.
(c) It was robbed.
(d) It went bankrupt.

5. What makes Colin so upset with Steve in Part 5, Chapter 30?
(a) Steve's decision to work in a coal mine.
(b) Steve's clothing choices.
(c) Steve's cruelty to their mother.
(d) Steve's friendship with Derek.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 5, Chapter 29, who makes an unexpected visit to Colin?

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

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

4. How does Colin meet Sheila?

5. Who ends the relationship between Colin and Elizabeth?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 4, Chapter 23, what two things does Colin come to envy about Stafford?

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

3. What do Elizabeth and Colin argue about in Part 5, Chapter 29?

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

5. How does Colin feel when Steve is signed to a football team?

6. What does Margaret comment on after visiting the Savilles' house in Part 4, Chapter 22?

7. Why does Elizabeth feel that she and Colin are not destined to have a long relationship?

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

9. What happens when Colin asks Elizabeth what she'll do with her life in Part 5, Chapter 31?

10. In Part 5, Chapter 28, what worries Colin most about Elizabeth?

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