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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. In Book 1: Chapter 3, what is depicted on the fourth panel in the Bingham Brothers bank's grand lobby?
(a) A famous family portrait.
(b) A smooth blank expanse.
(c) Scenes from the Siege of Yorktown.
(d) The founding of the Free States.

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

3. 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) Peter is younger than Charles.
(d) They are only friends.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Book 1: Part 17, what does David feel as he enters his home in Washington Square?

3. In Book 1: Part 12, what reason does David give his grandfather for not returning home that night?

4. In Book 2: Part 2, how do Wika and his mother define themselves before the father's death?

5. In Book 1: Chapter 4, what common interest do David and Charles Griffith share?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do you learn about the significance of "Paiea" as a name?

2. How did Charles Griffith become acquainted with David, and what do they discuss during their meeting?

3. Who is Frances Holson, and what role does she play in the Bingham family?

4. What is the condition imposed by Uncle William regarding sleeping inside the house?

5. What is the significance of "Honor Day" in the story?

6. What unusual encounter does David have while walking through the Park?

7. How do Edward react when he sees his brother-in-law Mason at the local tavern?

8. Why does Eden reflect on her husband's background and their marriage?

9. Why does David run to see Edward after he sends the hansom driver home?

10. Why does Edward not write to David during his visit to his sisters in Vermont?

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