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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Charlie's mood after Drumm gives him the money and the glasses?
(a) Bemused.
(b) Sentimental.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sad.

2. What does Da offer to Charlie?
(a) A sandwich.
(b) Financial advice.
(c) A cup of tea.
(d) Marital advice.

3. How does Mother bid Charlie goodbye?
(a) She hugs him.
(b) She cries.
(c) She kisses him.
(d) She can't say anything.

4. Why is Mother in such a good mood in this memory?
(a) She got some beautiful cabbages at the market.
(b) She had run into an old friend.
(c) She bought a new dress.
(d) She got a letter from her sister.

5. What is Da's job with Mrs. Prynne?
(a) Gardener.
(b) Butler.
(c) Chauffeur.
(d) Chef.

6. What does Charlie try to crush?
(a) The spectacles sculpture.
(b) A beer can.
(c) Ice.
(d) Walnuts.

7. Where had Da gotten the money he left for Charlie?
(a) He saved the Master's legacy money.
(b) Charlie had sent it to him.
(c) He had a part time job.
(d) He saved his pension.

8. Charlie had _______________ but never liked him.
(a) respected Drumm.
(b) tolerated Drumm.
(c) been taught well by Drumm.
(d) idolized Drumm.

9. How does Da bid Charlie goodbye?
(a) He shakes his hand.
(b) He slaps him on the back.
(c) He hugs him.
(d) He can't say anything.

10. What memento does Mrs. Prynne give Charlie?
(a) A nautical paperweight.
(b) A Faberge egg.
(c) A clump of fused sunglasses.
(d) A tiki head.

11. How many pounds did Da receive as a legacy?
(a) 250.
(b) 25.
(c) 15.
(d) 2,500.

12. What happens when Charlie tries to crush the sculpture?
(a) It breaks apart.
(b) He cries.
(c) It falls to the floor.
(d) He cuts himself.

13. What is "an Irishwoman's death"?
(a) While singing.
(b) While praying.
(c) While drinking tea.
(d) While peeling potatoes.

14. For what reason will Da give some of the legacy money to Young Charlie?
(a) A school trip.
(b) A new suit.
(c) A wedding present.
(d) A car.

15. What is Charlie doing in the present?
(a) Eating dinner.
(b) Working on papers.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Reading a book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Da do when Mother says she always preferred Ernie to him?

2. Why does Da say he will go to England now?

3. Which of the following does Young Charlie not tell Charlie?

4. With whom had Charlie had a conversation about moving Da when he was ill?

5. Young Charlie says that Da may not have had money but he had ______________.

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