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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Stephen's family move a lot when he was a kid?
(a) There was a war.
(b) There was a famine.
(c) They were poor.
(d) They were in the military.

2. What does Stephen think might be a reason that Julie left the relationship?
(a) She was eager to get remarried.
(b) She was anxious.
(c) She was tired of it.
(d) She was afraid of him.

3. As Stephen thinks about what event, does he buy wrapping paper?
(a) Louise's birthday.
(b) Kate's birthday.
(c) Mark's birthday.
(d) Julie's birthday.

4. In what kind of a room is the subcommittee's meeting on education held?
(a) An opera hall.
(b) A conservatory.
(c) A public school building.
(d) A cramped one.

5. What does Stephen NOT buy at the toy store?
(a) A witch hat.
(b) A dog.
(c) A walkie talkie.
(d) Disappearing ink.

6. What is Stephen supposed to do with the book?
(a) Leak the contents to the press.
(b) Burn it.
(c) Copy it.
(d) Give it away for free.

7. When do meetings resume at the subcommittee that Stephen is glad to attend so he will have some structure to his life?
(a) October.
(b) March.
(c) June.
(d) September.

8. Where is Stephen driving when he sees a truck skid in front of him?
(a) Jan's house.
(b) Charles' house.
(c) Julie's house.
(d) Mark's house.

9. When is Stephen supposed to meet the Prime Minister and be picked up for a ride?
(a) January.
(b) October.
(c) November.
(d) December.

10. In what area does Stephen notice a girl at a school and demand that the chauffeur stop so he can get out?
(a) The playground.
(b) The classroom.
(c) The front steps.
(d) The bus.

11. What is the truck driver's name?
(a) Joseph McGuire.
(b) Andrew Lemonsby.
(c) Steve McQueen.
(d) Thelma Shaw.

12. Where did Stephen enjoy going to school and playing outside as a child?
(a) Argentina.
(b) Ukraine.
(c) Africa.
(d) England.

13. Who does Stephen's mother decide to marry after she sees the child in the window?
(a) Mr. Drake.
(b) Mr. Ward.
(c) Mr. Templeton.
(d) Mr. Lewis.

14. What does Stephen wear for his meeting with the Prime Minister?
(a) A cravat.
(b) Overalls.
(c) Old clothes.
(d) A suit.

15. What does the driver of the truck want Stephen to do for him?
(a) Call the police.
(b) Save his bag.
(c) Write 2 notes.
(d) Pull him out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Charles acting like that scares Stephen?

2. Who calls Stephen to check on him when he says he is working on a book project?

3. What does Thelma say that she noticed existed between the Prime Minister and Charles?

4. What does Stephen's father encourage Stephen to return to doing?

5. What does Stephen watch in the evenings at his house?

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