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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. Why does Elizabeth think she has less of a chance than Colin for making something of herself?
(a) Because she is a woman.
(b) Because she is an atheist.
(c) Because she is poor.
(d) Because she will be divorced.

2. What makes Colin so upset with Steve in Part 5, Chapter 30?
(a) Steve's friendship with Derek.
(b) Steve's clothing choices.
(c) Steve's cruelty to their mother.
(d) Steve's decision to work in a coal mine.

3. In Part 5, Chapter 30, Steve accuses Colin of doing what?
(a) Trying to grab everything for himself.
(b) Judging people based on their wealth.
(c) Cheating on his girlfriend.
(d) Being too bossy.

4. What happens when Steven takes his entrance exams for school?
(a) He does not get into King Edward's.
(b) He fails them completely.
(c) He does better than Colin did.
(d) He gets into King Edward's.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stephens try to convince Colin to steal in Part 4, Chapter 17?

2. Who introduces Colin to Elizabeth?

3. What is Stafford's option other than attending Oxford?

4. What happened to the dance hall that Michael Reagan was managing?

5. In Part 5, Chapter 25, what does Colin learn about Margaret?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Colin asks Elizabeth what she'll do with her life in Part 5, Chapter 31?

2. When Colin visits Stafford's home in Part 4, Chapter 17, how do Stafford's parents act?

3. How does Colin feel about Stafford's decision for his future in Part 4, Chapter 20?

4. In Part 5, Chapter 28, what worries Colin most about Elizabeth?

5. What makes Harry angry with Colin in Part 5, Chapter 27?

6. What does Mr. Gannon think when he visits the Savilles in Part 4, Chapter 21?

7. How does Colin feel when Steve is signed to a football team?

8. What do Colin and Stephens disagree about at work in Part 5, Chapter 25?

9. What does Colin do before Margaret visits his parents' house for the first time?

10. What happens during Colin's medical exam in Part 4, Chapter 23?

(see the answer keys)

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