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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How often did Gilbert remember that his father was sober?
(a) 2 days out of 7.
(b) 4 days out of 7.
(c) 5 days out of 7.
(d) 3 days out of 7.

2. When Gilbert sees Kenneth in Chapter 2, who does Gilbert think threw Kenneth out again?
(a) Colleen.
(b) Erin.
(c) Noreen.
(d) Aileen.

3. How old was Arthur Bligh when he died?
(a) 62.
(b) 64.
(c) 54.
(d) 57.

4. In Chapter 16, how many GIs are incensed when GIlbert and Queenie have tea?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

5. What were Gilbert and his shipmates focused on when they traveled to America?
(a) Food.
(b) Seasickness.
(c) Sanitary conditions.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. While in an American military camp, how often were Gilbert and his comrades allowed to leave the camp?

2. Where was Hortense born?

3. How many students were in the first class that Hortense had to teach?

4. In Chapter 3, where does Michael Roberts go after the hurricane?

5. What time did Hortense's boat arrive in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who were Hortense's parents?

2. Why did Gilbert struggle to find a place to leave when he returned to England, and how did he finally find a place?

3. Why do the Smith's move away?

4. Why is Queenie frustrated, yet grateful, to Mr. Todd?

5. Who raised Hortense and why?

6. What is the house like where Hortense goes to find her husband in Chapter 1?

7. In Chapter 14, why were some Black GIs going to Nottingham instead of Lincoln to meet some girls?

8. When Gilbert returned from the war, where were his siblings?

9. Why was Hortense not able to get a job at the Church of England school in Kingston?

10. In Chapter 4, what news did Hortense receive of Michael Roberts?

(see the answer keys)

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