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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. What is Stafford's option other than attending Oxford?

2. What does Mr. Gannon recommend Colin do at college?

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

4. Why does Colin lose his job at the school?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Elizabeth view Colin on their first date?

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

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

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

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

6. What makes Harry angry with Colin in Part 5, Chapter 27?

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

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

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

10. What happens after Colin learns that Margaret and Stafford are a couple?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

For much of this novel Harry involves himself in minor projects. Describe three of Harry's projects. How did these projects take up Harry's time? What did they provide him with?

Essay Topic 2

Colin is very concerned with being able to take care of his parents. How does Colin try to care for his parents? How do they receive his help? Why is it so important to Colin to provide for them? How does this develop Colin as a character?

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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