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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 Chapter 97, where does the narrator go after he arrives home from school?
(a) To Mrs. Shears' house.
(b) To visit Father at work.
(c) To the local store.
(d) To visit Mrs. Alexander.

2. Why does the narrator say prime numbers are considered military material?
(a) Because the military can only use prime numbers in their written documents.
(b) Because they are used in codes.
(c) Because the military only uses prime numbers.
(d) Because primary numbers are easier for individuals in the military to remember.

3. What colors does the narrator say he does not like?
(a) Brown and yellow.
(b) Brown and green.
(c) Red and yellow.
(d) Red and green.

4. In Chapter 79, what is Father doing when the narrator returns home?
(a) Laying on the bed taking a nap.
(b) Sitting on the living room sofa watching television.
(c) Talking to Mrs. Shears on the telephone.
(d) Sitting at the kitchen table.

5. In Chapter 89, why does the narrator keep his eyes closed on his way to school on the third day?
(a) Because he is allowed to after two good days in a row.
(b) Because he is allowed to after three bad days in a row.
(c) Because after two black days in a row, he is allowed to.
(d) Because he is allowed to after three green days in a row.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 103, where does the narrator go to watch the clouds make pictures?

2. What type of formula does the narrator write?

3. At the end of Chapter 67, who does the narrator think killed the dog?

4. Where does the narrator find his book?

5. How does the narrator's father describe Mr. Shears?

Short Essay Questions

1. What example does Christopher give of a mystery that is not a mystery? How is this mystery not a mystery? What technique does he use to diminish the mystery?

2. What does Mrs. Anderson reveal to Christopher about his mother in Chapter 97?

3. How does Christopher illustrate that he "sees everything"?

4. How does Christopher compare his father's and mother's anger towards him?

5. Why does Father kill Wellington?

6. Describe the series of events that led to Christopher's arrest.

7. What is significant about Christopher's behavior in Chapter 191?

8. How does Christopher behave while in the subway tunnel?

9. Why does Christopher feel he cannot trust his father? How does he react towards Father after he confesses to Wellington's death?

10. What series of events causes Christopher and his mother to head back to Swindon?

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