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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Karen tell Jamie about his accent?
(a) It is sounding rural.
(b) It is sounding Irish.
(c) It is sounding English.
(d) It is sounding Scottish.

2. In what city does Fergus McCluskey do his work?
(a) Edinburgh.
(b) Aberdeen.
(c) Balmoral.
(d) Glasgow.

3. Which of the following does NOT describe Jamie's mother when she spends the afternoon with him?
(a) Disheveled.
(b) Healthy.
(c) Smiling.
(d) Coiffured.

4. What is Fergus McCluskey in charge of?
(a) The condo board.
(b) The demolition of Hugh's buildings.
(c) Meals on Wheels.
(d) Healthcare for the elderly.

5. What has Jamie always known about his Granda?
(a) He always tried to do the right thing.
(b) He always tried to save a buck.
(c) He had a drinking problem.
(d) He cheated his business partners.

6. Why is Jamie happy to meet Bob?
(a) Because he loans him some money.
(b) Because he can stop worrying about his mother now.
(c) Because Bob offers him a job.
(d) Because he genuinely loves his mother.

7. What topic does Gran bring up during Christmas dinner with Jamie?
(a) Jamie's marriage plans.
(b) Granda's funeral plans.
(c) Jamie's father.
(d) The media accusations against Granda.

8. What is Jamie's demeanor after watching the demolition of Granda's buildings?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Enthused.
(c) Sad.
(d) Happy.

9. How does Gran feel about all the accusations about Granda?
(a) She is troubled by them.
(b) She does not want to believe them.
(c) She doesn't pay any attention to them.
(d) She can't help but believe them.

10. Where does Jamie's girlfriend live?
(a) Dublin.
(b) Bristol.
(c) London.
(d) Liverpool.

11. What does Jamie's generation feel the need to do while also tearing down old buildings?
(a) Implement plans for parking garages.
(b) Notify the architects.
(c) Criticize the construction.
(d) Generate PR about it.

12. What has Karen always wanted but Jamie did not?
(a) A vacation home.
(b) A big house.
(c) A baby.
(d) A motorcycle.

13. Which of the following does NOT describe Jamie's mother's new husband?
(a) Polite.
(b) Attentive.
(c) Mild-mannered.
(d) Abusive.

14. What does Gran admit that Granda always cut corners on?
(a) Christmas gifts.
(b) Side streets.
(c) Building materials.
(d) His integrity.

15. How does Jamie consider his generation regarding local buildings?
(a) Blase.
(b) Retro.
(c) Uninterested.
(d) Progressive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jamie's mother's demeanor when she spends the afternoon with him?

2. What is Jamie's mother doing with her friends when he finds her?

3. What accusations are hurled at Jamie by a drunken journalist?

4. What is Granda referred to in a eulogy?

5. What do Jamie and Gran try to feed Granda on Christmas night?

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