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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book 1: Chapter 3, what connection does Charles Griffith have to the West?
(a) He has never been to the West.
(b) He lived in the West for business reasons.
(c) He was born in the West.
(d) He has visited the West as a tourist.

2. In Book 2: Part 1, why is David hiding on the stairs at the party?
(a) To spy on the florist and movers.
(b) To find the letter he buried.
(c) To avoid his friends.
(d) To eavesdrop on Charles and Peter.

3. In Book 2: Part 1, what is the occasion for the party in the story?
(a) David and Charles's anniversary.
(b) A birthday celebration.
(c) Peter's impending death.
(d) A promotion at work.

4. In Book 1: Part 11, what event did David and Charles attend together before going to Charles's house?
(a) A theater show.
(b) A poetry reading.
(c) An art exhibition.
(d) A concert.

5. In Book 2: Part 1, what does David hope to avoid during Peter's party?
(a) Discussing his feelings about Peter's illness.
(b) Wearing a suit.
(c) Reading the letter from his father.
(d) Meeting Charles's friends.

6. In Book 1: Part 19, how does David react upon entering the boardinghouse room when Edward is not there?
(a) He searches the room for hidden secrets.
(b) He immediately starts reading Edward's letters.
(c) He begins rearranging Edward's belongings.
(d) He becomes emotional and starts crying.

7. In Book 1: Part 18, how does David's grandfather react to David's declaration of love for Edward?
(a) He is indifferent and unresponsive.
(b) He is overjoyed and supportive.
(c) He becomes furious and erupts in anger.
(d) He expresses concern and warns David.

8. In Book 1: Chapter 3, what special event takes place at the Bingham Brothers bank each year?
(a) A special charity auction.
(b) A grand art exhibition.
(c) A New Year's celebration.
(d) A luncheon for the wards of The Hiram Bingham Charitable School and Institution.

9. In Book 2: Part 1, what makes David feel like he has already mourned his father?
(a) Years of avoiding thoughts about his father.
(b) Charles's reassurance.
(c) The letter from his father.
(d) Talking to his friends about his father.

10. In Book 2: Part 1, why does Peter refuse Charles's company on his trip to Zurich?
(a) Charles has other commitments.
(b) Charles refuses to accompany him.
(c) He does not want Charles to witness his death.
(d) He wants to travel alone.

11. In Book 1: Chapter 2, What is David's primary occupation or role in the family's charitable foundation?
(a) He is responsible for managing the foundation's finances.
(b) He takes on the day-to-day operations of the foundation.
(c) He personally oversees the disbursements to various causes.
(d) He serves as a trustee but delegates most tasks to his secretary.

12. In Book 2: Part 1, what is the main reason David feels like a child around Charles?
(a) David's own insecurities.
(b) Charles's condescending attitude.
(c) Their age difference.
(d) Charles's butler, Adams.

13. In Book 1: Part 11, why does David initially agree to go to Charles's house for a meal?
(a) He is curious about Charles's house.
(b) He needs a distraction from his thoughts.
(c) Charles insists on inviting him.
(d) He is hungry and wanted to eat something.

14. In Book 1: Chapter 1, what is David's usual routine before dinner?
(a) He engages in deep conversations with his family.
(b) He goes for a slow walk around the park.
(c) He heads straight to the dining table.
(d) He takes brisk laps around the park.

15. In Book 1: Part 14, where has David been staying since fleeing the party?
(a) At his grandfather's house.
(b) In a hotel.
(c) At Eden and Eliza's house on Gramercy Park.
(d) At Charles Griffith's residence.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 1: Chapter 9, how does David feel about Edward's departure for Vermont?

2. In Book 2: Part 2, why does Wika accept the bars of chocolate from Uncle William?

3. In Book 2: Part 2, how does Wika feel about not being able to see in the dark?

4. In Book 1: Chapter 4, how does David feel about the idea of accepting Charles Griffith's offer?

5. In Book 2: Part 1, why does Charles want to have some of David's friends over for dinner?

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