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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. In Part 4, Chapter 24, what happens every time Colin goes to see Margaret?

2. Where does Stephens usually take Colin on the back of his scooter after work?

3. In Part 4, Chapter 17, whom does Stafford introduce Colin to?

4. What does Margaret's brother do for a living?

5. How does Colin feel about the flat Elizabeth moves into on her own?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Colin tells Margaret they shouldn't get married?

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

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

5. What happens during Colin's medical exam in Part 4, Chapter 23?

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

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

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

9. What happens when Colin goes out with Audrey for the first time?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Ellen's parents to Harry's parents. How do they treat their children? How do they act with the rest of the family? How are they perceived by others? Are some of these characters portrayed in a better light? Why?

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

What is the message this author creates about the military? Examine the characters that are either veterans, in the military or considering the military as a career. How are they described? Are their story lines positive or negative? How so?

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