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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 2, what changes occur after Wika's father's death?
(a) Wika's father's debts are paid.
(b) The family's wealth increases.
(c) Wika and his mother lose their identities.
(d) Wika becomes a substitute for his father.

2. In Book 1: Chapter 9, what causes David to accept Charles Griffith's dinner invitation?
(a) He is curious about Charles's house.
(b) He is eager to apologize for his previous behavior.
(c) He wants to honor his grandfather's request.
(d) He is genuinely excited to meet Charles.

3. In Book 1: Part 15, how does David feel about Walden, the butler?
(a) He dislikes Walden for his Londoner background and attitude.
(b) He holds a strong liking for Walden.
(c) He is indifferent towards Walden.
(d) He has a close friendship with Walden.

4. 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 becomes emotional and starts crying.
(c) He immediately starts reading Edward's letters.
(d) He begins rearranging Edward's belongings.

5. In Book 1: Chapter 2, how does David feel about the idea of an arranged marriage with Charles Griffith?
(a) He strongly rejects the idea of an arranged marriage.
(b) He is uncertain but willing to consider it.
(c) He immediately accepts the proposal.
(d) He is excited and looking forward to the meeting.

6. In Book 1: Part 15, what does Charles Griffith confess to David about his knowledge of David's illnesses?
(a) Charles is frightened by David's illnesses.
(b) Charles knows about David's illnesses and is okay with them.
(c) Charles is unaware of David's illnesses.
(d) Charles has known about David's illnesses and still wants to marry him.

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

8. In Book 1: Chapter 8, why does David initially feel a sense of shame and frustration regarding marriage?
(a) He believes marriage will result in a dull and colorless life.
(b) He is worried about being controlled by his grandfather.
(c) He is annoyed at the idea of getting married.
(d) He thinks marriage is only about companionship.

9. In Book 2: Part 2, why do Wika and his son have to stop their midnight walks?
(a) His son's fear of the dark.
(b) The teacher's complaint.
(c) His mother's interference.
(d) A change in their schedule.

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

11. In Book 1: Part 15, why has Charles Griffith been confined to his room?
(a) He is engaged in secretive activities.
(b) He is hiding from his responsibilities.
(c) He has been ill with a cough.
(d) He prefers solitude.

12. In Book 2: Part 1, why does David decide to take Charles's shirt to the dry cleaners instead of washing it himself?
(a) He does not know how to wash a shirt properly.
(b) He wants to spend money unnecessarily.
(c) He feels embarrassed to put the shirt in his laundry bag.
(d) He is too busy to wash it himself.

13. In Book 1: Chapter 5, how does David feel about Edward Bishop's offer to get coffee?
(a) He is annoyed by the invitation.
(b) He declines the invitation.
(c) He eagerly accepts the offer.
(d) He is uncertain about what the offer means.

14. In Book 1: Chapter 8, how does David's grandfather react when David questions his motives for encouraging marriage?
(a) He offers David various alternatives to consider.
(b) He dismisses David's concerns and tells him to marry for companionship.
(c) He agrees with David's doubts and suggests ending the process.
(d) He becomes angry and physically confronts David.

15. In Book 2: Part 1, why is David contemplating reading the letter later and not immediately?
(a) He wants to focus on Peter's party.
(b) He does not know how to open the envelope.
(c) He prefers to discuss it with Charles first.
(d) He is not curious about its content.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 1: Chapter 4, how do the Binghams typically prepare for Christmas each year?

2. In Book 2: Part 2, what is Wika's relationship with his mother like after his father's death?

3. In Book 2: Part 1, what does David hope to avoid during Peter's party?

4. In Book 2: Part 2, what does Wika identify as the trigger for recalling memories?

5. In Book 2: Part 2, how do the townspeople react to Wika's family during the visits to Lā‘ie?

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