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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. In Stephen's first story, what does a young man spend with two female cousins?
(a) A chest of gold.
(b) An idyllic summer.
(c) A winter.
(d) A lot of money.

2. What was Kate wearing the day she disappeared?
(a) A pair of black boots.
(b) A red scarf.
(c) A yellow frock.
(d) A pair of overalls.

3. What is the reason given for the politician's resignation?
(a) A desire to live in the country.
(b) A desire to play chess.
(c) A desire for world peace.
(d) A desire to be a father/mother.

4. Although he did not pay at the market, what was bagged up for Stephen?
(a) His purchases.
(b) His clothes.
(c) His notes.
(d) His books.

5. What was Stephen doing when Kate disappeared?
(a) Peeing in the bathroom.
(b) Paying for items.
(c) Locking the car.
(d) Tying his shoelaces.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stephen wonder if he did too soon with Julie?

2. When does Stephen head out to see Julie in Chapter 3?

3. By overcoming what they find difficult to learn, what can children achieve, according to the young man at the committee?

4. On whom does Stephen compile research for his theories about Kate's disappearance?

5. What does Julie leave Stephen regarding Chilterns?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Stephen Lewis described in Chapter 1?

2. What is Stephen hopeful for as he waits for Julie?

3. How did Charles make the move into politics?

4. Why are Stephen and Julie still at odds even after having sex?

5. What makes Stephen feel like a prosperous dad at the market?

6. How does Stephen look for Kate when she disappears?

7. What is Stephen's memory about bicycles that he wants to remember with his family, and why does it bring about some fear and regret in him?

8. How does Charles convince Stephen to publish the book as a children's one?

9. What does Stephen see at The Bell, and how does it affect him?

10. What is Stephen's first novel originally about before it becomes a children's book?

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