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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 did Mrs. Drake NOT provide for Jamie while he lived in England?
(a) Walks.
(b) Books.
(c) Love.
(d) Money.

2. In what school does Jamie excel at in school?
(a) Latin.
(b) History.
(c) Biology.
(d) Math.

3. What is not working properly in Granda and Gran's building?
(a) The alarm system.
(b) The elevator.
(c) The doorbell.
(d) The porch light.

4. What is Granda's appearance when Jamie sees him?
(a) Small and fragile.
(b) Larger than life.
(c) Robust and vital.
(d) Near death.

5. What did Famie eventually become in Scotland?
(a) A war heroine.
(b) A nuisance.
(c) A martyr.
(d) A builder of the labor party.

Short Answer Questions

1. Granda tells tales of __________________ to Jamie.

2. How did the war affect Famie?

3. What is the name of the neighbor that Jamie is sad to leave?

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Gran's home?

5. What was the name of Hugh and Margaret's son?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the relationship between Hugh and his son, Robert.

2. What is life like for Jamie at Granda Hugh and Gran Margie's house?

3. What has Mrs. Drake given Jamie before he leaves on his trip?

4. Where is Jamie Bawn going with his parents as Part 1, Chapter 1 begins?

5. How does the author use weather as a literary device to convey mood?

6. How does Jamie manage to get himself removed from his abusive home?

7. How did little Hugh spend much of his childhood?

8. How did Hugh earn the name of "Mr. Housing?"

9. Why does the author provide such detail about Gran Margie's bedroom?

10. Describe how Famie became a political figure and advocate for a rent strikes movement.

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