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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 23, whom does Colin seem to envy most?

2. What does Steve give his parents at the end of Part 5, Chapter 30?

3. Who introduces Colin to Elizabeth?

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

5. What does Michael begin to wear after his father's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 4, Chapter 18, what must Colin do for his brothers?

2. What does Colin do before Margaret visits his parents' house for the first time?

3. In Part 5, Chapter 26, what happens when Colin argues with Steven about the future?

4. In Part 4, Chapter 19, what happens when Colin invites Sheila over to his house?

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does Colin feel about Stafford's decision for his future in Part 4, Chapter 20?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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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