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

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

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

4. 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.

5. In Book 2: Part 2, why does Wika accept the bars of chocolate from Uncle William?
(a) Because he wants to share them with Edward.
(b) Because he does not want to disappoint Uncle William.
(c) Because he wants to hide them from Edward.
(d) Because he loves chocolate.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 1: Part 11, what event did David and Charles attend together before going to Charles's house?

2. In Book 1: Part 14, why is David hesitant to pursue a life with Charles Griffith?

3. In Book 2: Part 1, what is the occasion for the party in the story?

4. In Book 1: Chapter 2, What is David's primary occupation or role in the family's charitable foundation?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Charles Griffith do in San Francisco, and what are his impressions of the city?

3. How would you describe Charles Griffith's accent, and why is it a point of interest for David?

4. How does Eden feel when the man with long curls strikes up a conversation with her?

5. What are Edward and Belle's professions, and how do they react to the proposition from the Cookes?

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

7. What happened to the bear during the encounter in the Park?

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

9. Why does David decide to walk home instead of taking the bus on February 3, 2054?

10. How does David initially feel about the prospect of inheriting the Bingham family house?

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