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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. How soon does Norman regret his decision about Jim?
(a) One month later
(b) Three weeks later
(c) Six months later
(d) Immediately

2. Why does Jim gravitate toward Norman?
(a) He knows Norman's family.
(b) Norman beat him at arm wrestling.
(c) He senses someone who can keep up with him.
(d) He has respect for college men.

3. How does Norman meet Jim Grierson?
(a) They grew up together.
(b) They are college roommates.
(c) They are pen pals.
(d) They spent a summer logging in the woods on the Blackfoot River.

4. What does Norman not suggest to Jim?
(a) That they invest in real estate
(b) That they go to a movie
(c) That they become partners again
(d) That they join a bowling team

5. What does Norman agree to do with Jim?
(a) Take a vacation
(b) Go into business together
(c) Move in together
(d) Have a drink

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jim insist on staying in contact with Norman?

2. What is gyppoing?

3. How is Jim built?

4. What else does Jim gloat about?

5. What does Norman think gyppoing would do for him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Norman meet one summer while logging in the woods?

2. What is Jim's wintertime job?

3. Why does Norman make this decision?

4. What happens when Jim invites Norman to his home for dinner?

5. How does Norman perceive Jim's letters?

6. What does Norman fear about Jim?

7. How does Norman regain some composure after his trying days with Jim?

8. What question does Jim not ask Norman at dinner?

9. What is the content of Jim's final letter to Norman?

10. What happens when Norman returns to college?

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