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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. What does the narrator have to do to the Gobi Aloo Sag before he can eat it?
(a) Adds red food coloring to it.
(b) Holds his nose.
(c) Adds pepper to it.
(d) Says a prayer over it.

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. How long ago does the narrator say his mother died?
(a) 1 year ago.
(b) 4 years ago.
(c) 2 years ago.
(d) 3 years ago.

4. In reflection, what does the narrator recall about his mother's temper?
(a) His mother used to fight with his father a lot.
(b) His mother always left the house when she was in a rage.
(c) His mother has a quicker temper than Father.
(d) His mother was very kind and gentle.

5. Where does the narrator's father take him for an outing in Chapter 137?
(a) The movies.
(b) The zoo.
(c) For a drive.
(d) The park.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time was it when the narrator saw the dog laying on the grass?

2. What does Father decide to do on Saturday instead of taking the narrator on a weekly trip?

3. In Chapter 89, why does the narrator keep his eyes closed on his way to school on the third day?

4. The type of day the narrator has depends on the number of cars he passes on the way to school. What are the two types of days that he has?

5. Why is the narrator's father frustrated by the time they reach home from the police headquarters?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Christopher and Father's Saturday outing in Chapter 137.

2. What information does Christopher learn in the first letter from his mother that he reads?

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

4. How does Christopher alert Siobhan that he knows about his Mother and Mr. Shears? And what advice does she give him about the new information that he has?

5. How does Christopher explain Mr. and Mrs. Shears' relationship?

6. Why does Christopher go to Mrs. Alexander's house? What does he tell her? Why does Christopher leave her house in a hurry?

7. Why is Father upset with Christopher in Chapter 79?

8. How is Christopher's memory like a video player? And how is it different?

9. Describe Christopher's favorite dream.

10. Why was it necessary for Siobhan to draw pictures of different emotions for the narrator to study?

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