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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose voice does Colin hear one day while working on the farm?

2. How does Harry feel toward Mr. Reagan?

3. Where is the hut that Colin and his friends built?

4. What does Ellen do to Harry when Stafford comes over for tea?

5. What does Mr. Carter teach at King Edward's?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Colin look like after a day of working on the farm?

2. What do the Savilles begin to do every Sunday in Part 2, Chapter 8?

3. What happens during Colin's first day of school?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 8, how does Harry treat Colin's practice tests?

5. Why does Colin get into a fist fight in Part 3, Chapter 15?

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

7. How did Harry build his bomb shelter?

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

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

10. What happened when Colin and Harry went into the city in Part 1, Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The class system is Saville is very clear. Describe the divides in Colin's society and where Colin fits in among them. What is the author saying about social class? Is it possible to move up in social class?

Essay Topic 2

For much of this novel Harry involves himself in minor projects. Describe three of Harry's projects. How did these projects take up Harry's time? What did they provide him with?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Colin to his brothers. Consider their aspirations, actions, and passions. How they are treated within the Saville family?

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