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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 kind of life does the narrator say his father leads his mother?
(a) A dog's life.
(b) A queen's life.
(c) A skunk's life.
(d) A lonely life.

2. What has Lennox's wife cooked for dinner?
(a) Eggs and chips.
(b) Sardines.
(c) Kippers.
(d) Steak.

3. Where does the man say the boys will be sent if they are caught begging?
(a) Borstal.
(b) Hell.
(c) Australia.
(d) Prison.

4. Why does the narrator think his father could never kill himself?
(a) He faces up to his problems.
(b) He is too much of a coward.
(c) He could never get the look of death.
(d) He has too many friends.

5. What ride does Colin want to try?
(a) The Gunner.
(b) Noah's Ark.
(c) Mad Hatter.
(d) The Catherine Wheel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jones's job?

2. Why does the woman think the goal should have been disallowed?

3. What does the narrator say he would hang himself from?

4. What does Fred say he is not one to grumble about?

5. What does Jim mother keep her house as clean as?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the chase between the collector and Colin?

2. Why does the narrator come back to the man's house?

3. What does the narrator think has lead to Jim's disgrace?

4. How do Lennox and Fred's views on marriage differ?

5. What does Jim say went wrong in his marriage to Phyllis?

6. Why is the man's suicide attempt unsuccessful?

7. What is Bert's plan to cheat at the penny game?

8. Why is Lennox upset with his children?

9. Why is Jim arrested?

10. What happens when Mrs. Lennox stands up to her husband?

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