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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. Which of the following actions best describes the way the Ali family deals with their anger?
(a) They become violent.
(b) They shout.
(c) They argue.
(d) They become silent.

2. How does Lydia react to Silas's plea that she return home?
(a) She tells him she will think about it.
(b) She ignores him.
(c) She argues with him.
(d) She accepts his offer.

3. Which of the following characters does NOT give a speech about Silas at his birthday party?
(a) Lydia.
(b) Kate.
(c) Silas.
(d) Julian.

4. Who takes Michael to the trade store where he attempts to pawn the item stolen from Professor Graham?
(a) Sadrodien.
(b) Vinu.
(c) Silas.
(d) Lydia.

5. How does Silas react to the birthday gift Lydia presents him with?
(a) He is amused.
(b) He is outraged.
(c) He is offended.
(d) He is shocked.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dr. Johnson phone Lydia and ask for a meeting?

2. What does Silas decide to do to win Lydia back from Joao?

3. Which of the following characters is NOT one that Lydia has as a dance partner during the party?

4. Where does Michael shoot Du Boise, killing him?

5. Why doesn't Lydia turn back to help Silas search for Mikey?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Lydia called in for a meeting at Mikey's school with Dr. Johnson?

2. How does Silas react to Vinu being at Mam Agnes' anniversary party?

3. How does Alec behave when he and Silas go out for dinner before Mam Agnes's anniversary party?

4. How did Michael bribe the Imam to help him in his murderous plans?

5. How does Lydia react to the news that Du Boise is dead?

6. What announcement does Julian make while out for lunch at "The Crucible" with his friends.

7. What happened when Michael witnessed a convoy of cars outside his father's birthday party?

8. What information does Michael have, and think about, before he shoots Du Boise?

9. While planning Silas's birthday party, what worries overcome Kate's thoughts at the dinner table?

10. How does Silas react to Lydia's birthday gift to him?

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