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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 1, what event causes David to change his usual pace during his walk?
(a) A sudden change in the weather.
(b) The arrival of his brother and sister for supper.
(c) The sound of the bells ringing five.
(d) Hearing about a significant discovery in the Colonies.

2. In Book 1: Part 10, what does David do to find out about Edward's whereabouts?
(a) He visits the museum to distract himself from his worries.
(b) He takes a hansom to the boardinghouse and asks for Edward's address.
(c) He seeks help from his grandfather.
(d) He confronts the Matron at Edward's boardinghouse.

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

4. In Book 1: Chapter 2, why does David want to wake up late on the morning?
(a) He wants to avoid joining the slipstream of activities.
(b) He is eager to escape the responsibilities of the day.
(c) He has a difficult night and needs extra sleep.
(d) He prefers to avoid early morning activities.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 2: Part 2, why do Wika and his son have to stop their midnight walks?

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

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

4. In Book 2: Part 1, how does Charles react when David offers to return his shirt after it is cleaned?

5. In Book 1: Chapter 4, how does David feel about the idea of accepting Charles Griffith's offer?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does David and his child come to realize about their efforts to give life to the land?

3. What name does Edward change to before adopting "Paiea"?

4. What does the blank panel in the bank's lobby represent in Chapter 1, and what is expected to be added there?

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

6. Why did the principal of the school call in the author regarding their son, David's, English paper?

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

8. What surprising proposition do the Cookes share with Edward and Belle?

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

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

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