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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ellen insist Colin do in Part 5, Chapter 29?
(a) Find a new career path.
(b) Propose marriage to someone.
(c) Move out of the house.
(d) Break up with another man's wife.

2. What is unusual about Sheila's parents?
(a) They are much older.
(b) They are immigrants.
(c) They live in France most of the year.
(d) They are broken up.

3. How does Colin answer a test question in Part 4, Chapter 17?
(a) With a very long paragraph.
(b) With a song lyric.
(c) With a poem.
(d) With an expletive.

4. How does Colin feel about the flat Elizabeth moves into on her own?
(a) That it is small but suitable.
(b) That it is small and depressing.
(c) That it is probably too expensive for her.
(d) That it is the perfect size and has a good view.

5. When Margaret is accepted to a university, how far away from Colin is it?
(a) 25 miles.
(b) 100 miles.
(c) 10 miles.
(d) 40 miles.

6. What career does Steven say he wants?
(a) To be a teacher.
(b) He doesn't know yet.
(c) To be a musician.
(d) To work in the coal mine.

7. When Colin sends his parents on vacation at Easter, what happens at home to upset him?
(a) The bill collector comes.
(b) Steven is alone with a girl.
(c) Richard runs away.
(d) The roof starts to cave in.

8. In Part 4, Chapter 20, whom does Colin remain friends with from his school days?
(a) Stafford.
(b) Stephens.
(c) No one.
(d) Michael.

9. How does Stephens do in school?
(a) He gets straight As.
(b) He fails every class.
(c) He barely passes.
(d) He is an average student.

10. In Part 5, Chapter 25, what does Colin learn about Margaret?
(a) That she is engaged to Stafford.
(b) That she is going to law school.
(c) That she is moving to Germany.
(d) That she broke up with Stafford.

11. What does Ellen tell Colin about Steven in Part 5, Chapter 26?
(a) That Steven always means well.
(b) That Steven needs extra time in life.
(c) That Steven has never done Colin any harm.
(d) That Steven just isn't as smart as Colin.

12. In Part 5, Chapter 28, what is Colin allowed to teach the children at his school?
(a) Poetry.
(b) History of England.
(c) Reading skills.
(d) Writing.

13. What does Mr. Gannon recommend Colin do at college?
(a) Learn Latin.
(b) Study engineering.
(c) Study abroad.
(d) Get a teaching credential.

14. What does Harry say about Colin's teaching career in Part 4, Chapter 24?
(a) That he won't get respect.
(b) That it will be easy.
(c) That he won't find a job.
(d) That it will be too difficult.

15. Who are people most surprised to see take part in the festivities in Part 4, Chapter 19?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Colin.
(c) Harry.
(d) Stephens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Colin realize after talking with Harry about Andrew for the first time?

2. What job does Harry get in Part 4, Chapter 21?

3. What does Colin argue with Steve about in Part 5, Chapter 26?

4. How does Colin feel about Stafford's acceptance to Oxford?

5. Where does Stephens usually take Colin on the back of his scooter after work?

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