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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. Where do Colin and Margaret have drinks in Part 4, Chapter 23?
2. In Part 4, Chapter 24, what happens every time Colin goes to see Margaret?
3. Why is Colin late meeting Audrey at her house in Part 4, Chapter 18?
4. In Part 4, Chapter 23, whom does Colin seem to envy most?
5. How does Colin feel about the flat Elizabeth moves into on her own?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens during Colin's medical exam in Part 4, Chapter 23?
2. What happens when Colin tries to get in touch with Margaret in Part 4, Chapter 24?
3. What happens when Colin tells Margaret they shouldn't get married?
4. What happens when Colin goes out with Audrey for the first time?
5. What does Mr. Gannon think when he visits the Savilles in Part 4, Chapter 21?
6. Why does Colin go to the pub almost every night after teaching?
7. Summarize what happens at the train station when Colin finally leaves Saxton?
8. How does Elizabeth view Colin on their first date?
9. How does Michael react to his father's death?
10. What ends Colin's association with Stephens in Part 4, Chapter 17?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe Colin's educational philosophies as a teacher. How did he exemplify these beliefs? What did his beliefs mean to him? How did they change over time? What is your opinion of Colin's philosophies?
Essay Topic 2
Consider the role of women in Saville. What women were considered acceptable and which were not? What accounts for the differences? Are the women in this novel created any differently than the men? How so? What is the author saying about women in the 1930's? The 1970's? Currently?
Essay Topic 3
Readers wait for Colin to escape Saxton. Why is it so important for Colin to leave his hometown? How does Colin feel about Saxton? What steps does he take to leave, or not leave, this town? What does leaving Saxton represent in Colin's life?
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