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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 interact with Stafford after he steals Margaret?

2. What does Colin realize after talking with Harry about Andrew for the first time?

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

4. How does Colin meet Sheila?

5. In Part 4, Chapter 23, whom does Colin seem to envy most?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Elizabeth feel that she and Colin are not destined to have a long relationship?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Saville is very much a novel about Colin coming of age. Summarize the development of Colin from child to adult. What major events help move him? What beliefs remain unchanged? What is Colin's pivotal moment? What lesson does the author want readers to recognize in Colin's story?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Colin's educational philosophies as a teacher. How did he exemplify these beliefs? What did his beliefs mean to him? How did they change over time? What is your opinion of Colin's philosophies?

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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