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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jeff realize he must do as night falls upon him at this island?
(a) Leave his father
(b) Get better grades
(c) Cross back to the mainland
(d) Tell his mother the truth

2. Where does Brother Thomas decide to take Jeff when he learns Jeff has not eaten?
(a) A diner
(b) Straight home
(c) To the monastery
(d) Fast food restaurant

3. What must Jeff hurry to do as he has stayed at the island for such a long time?
(a) Pack
(b) Find his mother
(c) Catch his flight
(d) Wash his clothes

4. Jeff rejects the Professor's offer to buy him _____________ as he wants that link to be Melody's alone.
(a) A plane ticket
(b) A car
(c) A bus ticket
(d) Guitar lessons

5. Jeff looks into the mirror and sees that he has his mother's ____________ eyes and this makes him feel better.
(a) Blue
(b) Black
(c) Gray
(d) Green

6. Who does the Professor tell Jeff more about in order to help him understand his background?
(a) Brother Thomas
(b) Aunt Georgina
(c) The Professor's mom
(d) Gambo

7. For what faith is Brother Thomas a brother in his order?
(a) Presbyterian
(b) Protestant
(c) Baptist
(d) Catholic

8. Melody's boyfriend tells her to not be any more ______________ "than you can help."
(a) Intelligent
(b) Lovely
(c) Stupid
(d) Ugly

9. What is NOT one of the things that Jeff does when he is at the island?
(a) Runs along the dunes
(b) Watches the waves
(c) Swims
(d) Collects trash

10. While discussing the possibility of a trip to _____________, Jeff learns about the financial troubles Melody left.
(a) Germany
(b) England
(c) Spain
(d) Florida

11. What does Jeff write to Melody after he arrives back in town from his trip with his mother?
(a) Thank you note
(b) A story
(c) Long letter
(d) A poem

12. After being at the beach, Jeff feels ___________ and at home, as if he had just woken from a deep, long sleep.
(a) Strong
(b) Broken
(c) New
(d) Healed

13. Who is waiting for Jeff when he arrives at Gambo's house after Melody and her boyfriend drop him off?
(a) Miss Opal
(b) Gambo
(c) Aunt Booty
(d) Aunt Georgina

14. What does Jeff ask the Professor when his letters to his mother and Gambo go unanswered?
(a) If his mother loves him
(b) If the address is right
(c) If the Professor mailed the letters
(d) If letters get lost

15. What does Gambo say of Jeff as she is looking at him and telling others to look as well?
(a) He is too much like his father
(b) He looks like Melody
(c) He is short
(d) He is handsome

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Brother Thomas reveal he will be studying for the next year?

2. Melody's boyfriend refuses to bring Jeff to a party he is working that night. What is the profession of the boyfriend?

3. What does Jeff do in response to the offer of a new Christmas gift, though he explains his response later?

4. Jeff continues to ___________ to Melody each and every month, even though she does not reply.

5. At the concert, Jeff tries to resist the pull of the ______________, realizing the talent of the players.

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