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

2. What surprise event happens to Steve in Part 5, Chapter 30?

3. Who talks Colin out of marrying Margaret?

4. In Part 4, Chapter 22 what does Margaret help Colin's mother with?

5. What does Marion call Stafford when he puts his arm around her for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Harry talks to Colin about Andrew for the first time?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Margaret comment on after visiting the Savilles' house in Part 4, Chapter 22?

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

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

10. How does Michael react to his father's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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?

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