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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) A promotion at work.
(b) Peter's impending death.
(c) A birthday celebration.
(d) David and Charles's anniversary.

2. In Book 2: Part 1, how does Charles react when David offers to return his shirt after it is cleaned?
(a) He insists that David owes him a favor.
(b) He is upset and refuses to accept it.
(c) He thanks David and takes the shirt.
(d) He scolds David for spending money on dry cleaning.

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

4. In Book 1: Chapter 1, what decision does the grandfather make about his estate, and how does it affect David?
(a) The grandfather decides to sell the estate and divide the proceeds among the siblings.
(b) The grandfather divides his estate equally among the siblings, leaving David with the house on Washington Square.
(c) The grandfather excludes David from his will and leaves the estate to a charitable organization.
(d) The grandfather bequeaths his entire estate to David, leaving the others with nothing.

5. 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) Years of avoiding thoughts about his father.
(c) Charles's reassurance.
(d) The letter from his father.

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

7. In Book 2: Part 2, what does Wika primarily consider his father's role in their lives after his death?
(a) A strict disciplinarian.
(b) An overbearing influence.
(c) A provider of identity.
(d) A generous benefactor.

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

9. In Book 2: Part 2, why does Wika mention the Berlin Wall and colonies on Mars?
(a) To express confusion.
(b) To share his knowledge.
(c) To engage in wishful thinking.
(d) To discuss his interests.

10. In Book 2: Part 1, why does David choose not to wear a tie to the party?
(a) He wants to be more casual.
(b) He does not own any ties.
(c) He thinks the suit alone is enough.
(d) Charles forbade him from wearing a tie.

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

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

13. In Book 2: Part 1, why does David believe that the letter is suspended between New York and Hawaii?
(a) David has a superstitious belief related to Hawaii.
(b) David thinks that Hawaii represents a faraway, unreal place.
(c) It is a metaphor for his indecision.
(d) The letter is sent from Hawaii.

14. In Book 2: Part 2, how do Wika and his mother define themselves before the father's death?
(a) As his wife and son.
(b) As individuals with no connection to the father.
(c) As a widow and an heir.
(d) In relation to their community.

15. In Book 1: Part 17, what does David feel as he enters his home in Washington Square?
(a) Bored and uninterested.
(b) Nervous and apprehensive.
(c) Relieved and relaxed.
(d) Excited and exhilarated.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 2: Part 2, what changes occur after Wika's father's death?

2. In Book 1: Chapter 9, what causes David to accept Charles Griffith's dinner invitation?

3. In Book 1: Chapter 2, how does David feel about the idea of an arranged marriage with Charles Griffith?

4. In Book 2: Part 2, what event upsets Wika and led to his agitation and confusion?

5. In Book 1: Part 15, what does Charles Griffith confess to David about his knowledge of David's illnesses?

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