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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. What did Jeff use in order to get back to the mainland?
(a) Powerboat
(b) His arms and legs to swim
(c) Rowboat
(d) A surfboard

2. When Melody does arrive at the airport, he is immediately stunned by her ____________ once more.
(a) Haggard appearance
(b) Beauty
(c) Long hair
(d) Thinness

3. For how many house does Jeff wait for Melody at the airport the second time he visits?
(a) 1 day
(b) 2 hours
(c) 1 week
(d) 1 hour

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

5. All the stars faded in the sky, except for one, ____________, the morning star.
(a) Mars
(b) Venus
(c) Saturn
(d) Orion

Short Answer Questions

1. When Melody comes to pick Jeff up, he is overwhelmed by her _____________, warmth and cheerfulness.

2. Brother Thomas also suggests to Jeff that Jeff talk to his father about _______________ as it would be good for him.

3. When Brother Thomas asks if Jeff will go back to visit his mom, Jeff says _____________.

4. Jeff begins to read all that he can about _____________ in order to feel close to Melody.

5. Melody tells Jeff that Gambo has had ______________ and is very weak as a result.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gambo remind Jeff of the next day at the breakfast table which makes Jeff feel uncomfortable?

2. What does Jeff realize as night falls when he is on the island's land?

3. What does Jeff do when he feels like crying in order to avoid making a scene with his father?

4. Why are the two women at the house surprised to be introduced to Jeff by Melody?

5. What does the Professor give to Jeff for Christmas, which causes Jeff to cry?

6. What does Melody tell Jeff about the river in Charleston when they are out exploring the tow?

7. Who is waiting for Jeff at the train station when he arrives back home?

8. What does Melody's new boyfriend, Max, refuse to let Jeff do when he is staying with them?

9. What doesn't Jeff mind about waiting at the airport for his mother?

10. What is happening at the house where Melody says that she and Jeff need to stop?

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