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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) A promotion at work.
(d) Peter's impending death.

2. In Book 1: Chapter 6, what does Edward Bishop do for a living?
(a) He is an artist's model.
(b) He works as a teacher at the institute.
(c) He is a professional musician.
(d) He is a cook's assistant.

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

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

5. In Book 2: Part 1, how does David plan to handle the letter during Peter's party?
(a) Discard the letter without reading it.
(b) Bury it deep in his bag and wait to read it later.
(c) Read it at the party without telling anyone.
(d) Read it right away and share the contents with Charles.

6. In Book 1: Chapter 6, how does David feel about his friendship with Edward?
(a) He is offended by Edward's teasing.
(b) He is envious of Edward's job.
(c) He is irritated by Edward's eccentricities.
(d) He finds it fulfilling and enjoys being astonished.

7. In Book 1: Part 18, why does David claim he declined Mister Griffith's offer?
(a) He is not in love with Mister Griffith.
(b) He had a falling out with Mister Griffith.
(c) He believes the offer was not genuine.
(d) He prefers to be with his grandfather.

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

9. In Book 2: Part 1, what makes Charles's relationship with Peter different from others?
(a) Charles never has a romantic relationship with Peter.
(b) They have an on-and-off romantic relationship.
(c) They are only friends.
(d) Peter is younger than Charles.

10. In Book 2: Part 1, why does Charles want to have some of David's friends over for dinner?
(a) To make David feel at home.
(b) To gather evidence about David.
(c) To introduce them to Adams.
(d) To show them his wealth.

11. In Book 2: Part 2, what event upsets Wika and led to his agitation and confusion?
(a) Discovering a secret.
(b) Frustration over his own condition.
(c) A conversation with the teacher.
(d) Hearing about his son's visit.

12. In Book 1: Part 16, how does David surprise Edward with his actions after returning from shopping?
(a) He confesses his regrets to Edward.
(b) He treats Edward to a lavish dinner.
(c) He brings home traditional souvenirs.
(d) He proposes to Edward with a porcelain dove.

13. In Book 1: Part 10, why does David inquire about Florence Larsson with his grandfather?
(a) He is curious about her connection to Charles Griffith.
(b) He wants to learn more about the scandal involving Florence Larsson.
(c) He suspects Florence Larsson might know about Edward's whereabouts.
(d) He is trying to distract himself from his own anxieties.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 1: Chapter 3, what special event takes place at the Bingham Brothers bank each year?

2. In Book 1: Chapter 1, what decision does the grandfather make about his estate, and how does it affect David?

3. In Book 2: Part 1, what does David think about his role in his relationship with Charles?

4. In Book 2: Part 2, why does Wika mention the Berlin Wall and colonies on Mars?

5. In Book 2: Part 1, why does David choose not to wear a tie to the party?

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