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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. Who helps the Savilles manage their grief over losing Andrew?

2. Why does Harry become frustrated with Colin's preparatory tests?

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

4. Who helps with Ellen's dying parents in Part 3, Chapter 16?

5. Who failed the grammar school entrance exam?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Colin hears a voice while working on the farm in Part 3, Chapter 14?

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

3. In Part 3, Chapter 16, how does Colin describe the teachers at his school?

4. Why is Colin late for school in Part 3, Chapter 12?

5. Why does Harry look up to Mr. Reagan?

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

7. What happens the first time Colin goes to Sunday school?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does education impact Colin's life? From entrance exams to his career, follow the effects education has on Colin as a character. How does it motivate him? How does it hold him back? What does education mean to Colin?

Essay Topic 2

The Savilles live in an underdeveloped area. How does their house compare with the houses of other characters? How do they feel about their house? How does their house serve as a symbol in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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