Barrel Fever: Stories and Essays Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Barrel Fever: Stories and Essays Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Chad to suspect that his father has read his "manuscript" in "My Manuscript"?
(a) His father tells him a story about a gay student priest.
(b) His father forces him to take guitar lessons.
(c) His father often quotes the manuscript.
(d) His father tells him Mrs. Peacock knows his secret.

2. Why was Don fired from his job at a cafeteria in "Don's Story"?
(a) He assaulted a customer.
(b) He spit in a customer's food.
(c) He was rude to the customers.
(d) He broke too many dishes.

3. What does Chad's father buy him for Christmas in "My Manuscript"?
(a) A set of golf clubs
(b) Alcohol
(c) Guitar lessons
(d) A typewriter

4. How did the narrator in "Parade" solve his debilitating life problems?
(a) He worked through them on his own.
(b) He went through extensive psychotherapy.
(c) He watched Oprah religiously.
(d) He turned to God.

5. The phrases "'I hope it doesn't tire him out'" and "'the original boob tube'" in "Firestone" are examples of...
(a) metaphors.
(b) similes.
(c) hyperbole.
(d) puns.

6. What is found in the bathroom of a Sunoco station in "Firestone"?
(a) A large sum of money
(b) A baby boy
(c) A baby girl
(d) Clothing

7. Why does the narrator of "Parade" specifically choose Oprah's show to appear on?
(a) It is the most popular show on television.
(b) He believes her show needs sprucing up.
(c) He is a huge fan of Oprah.
(d) He believes he will get the most media attention on this show.

8. What feature do both the waiter and Brandon Tartikoff notice about Don in "Don's Story"?
(a) His hands
(b) His clothing
(c) His unique background
(d) His height

9. Why does the narrator begin cleaning bathrooms in "Firestone"?
(a) To teach himself humility
(b) Customers complained of their filth
(c) He is incapable of pumping gas
(d) Carlton orders him to do so

10. What does Chad refuse to do when his brother is born in "My Manuscript"?
(a) Share his bedroom.
(b) Speak to his brother.
(c) Change the baby's diapers.
(d) Like his brother.

11. What is the reason for the narrator's appearance on the Oprah show in "Parade"?
(a) His parents failed to give him the love he deserved.
(b) No one has ever loved him.
(c) He used to love others too much.
(d) He loves his sister too much.

12. How does the narrator's father die in "We Get Along"?
(a) He commits suicide.
(b) He is murdered by his wife.
(c) He was in an accident.
(d) He has a heart attack.

13. Who is the narrator of "My Manuscript"?
(a) Mr. Holt
(b) Terry Glassman
(c) Chad Holt
(d) Mr. Chatam

14. Why is "The Last You'll Hear From Me" titled thus?
(a) Its writer is moving away from society.
(b) Its writer is cutting off ties with his family.
(c) Its writer has decided to no longer write.
(d) Its writer intends to commit suicide.

15. Which of the following is NOT one of Annette's unique physical traits in "The Last You'll Hear From Me"?
(a) She has two gray teeth.
(b) She is balding.
(c) She has only 4 fingers on her left hand.
(d) She is overweight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator of "The Last You'll Hear From Me" encourage those attending her funeral to throw at Randy and Annette?

2. Why does the narrator of "Firestone" give a woman on the bus his sneakers?

3. Why does Margery attend AA meetings in "We Get Along"?

4. Who does the narrator's mother insult at the beginning of "We Get Along"?

5. What does the narrator of "Music for Lovers" think the source of his daughter's headaches is?

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