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

2. Why does Margaret want Colin to leave Saxton in Part 4, Chapter 23?

3. In Part 5, Chapter 30, Steve accuses Colin of doing what?

4. How does Colin meet Sheila?

5. In Part 5, Chapter 29, who makes an unexpected visit to Colin?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are some of the things that happen during the party in Part 4, Chapter 19?

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

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

5. How does Colin choose the university he wants to attend in Part 4, Chapter 20?

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

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

8. What do Elizabeth and Colin argue about in Part 5, Chapter 29?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The hut is an important place for Colin as a boy. Describe the hut and the activities the boys did when they were there. What purpose does the hut serve and why is it included in this novel?

Essay Topic 2

The coal mine where Harry works is central to the lives of the Savilles. What is work in the coal mine like? How are miners perceived? How does working in the coal mine define Harry? How does Harry view his work? How does the coal mine help to develop the plot of this novel?

Essay Topic 3

Choose three of Colin's boyhood friends to compare and contrast. What events helped to define these characters? What happens to each of them? What is the point the author is trying to make about childhood development?

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