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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 celebrity does Andy say his brother once shared an elevator with?
(a) Madonna.
(b) Jane Fonda.
(c) David Bowie.
(d) Elizabeth Taylor.

2. In Chapter 13, why does Andy say he and Dag are envious of Tobias?
(a) Tobias is younger than they are.
(b) Tobias has circus freak show good looks.
(c) Tobias has a life goal.
(d) Tobias has caught the attention of Claire.

3. Who does Dag think about contracting cancer in Chapter 1?
(a) A farmer.
(b) A lifeguard.
(c) A surfer.
(d) A construction worker.

4. Who is Mr. MacArthur?
(a) Andy's neighbor.
(b) Dag's old landlord.
(c) Claire's English professor.
(d) The owner of Larry's Bar.

5. In Chapter 1, what does Claire talk about wanting to buy when she was on her "date from hell"?
(a) Spaghetti.
(b) A salad.
(c) A stuffed chicken.
(d) Lobster.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname does Tobias have for Andy?

2. How many brothers and sisters does Andy have?

3. What disturbing artifacts does Andy mention Claire keeps in what should be her dining room?

4. Which Monroe sister agrees to leave Texlahoma with Buck?

5. What does Claire do for a living when she and Andy meet?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Texlahoma.

2. In Chapter 1, how does Claire describe the date she had just been on?

3. Where are Andy, Dag, and Claire all originally from, and why does Andy say it doesn't matter?

4. What is the most prized possession of Andy's boss in Japan?

5. In Chapter 7, at what point does Andy say he knows he and Claire would be friends for life?

6. What happens to the Astronaut named Buck when he lands on Texlahoma?

7. What does Andy tell us about Claire in Chapter 7?

8. What does Buck ask each of the Monroe girls to do?

9. How does Dag describe himself when he worked in advertising?

10. How and when do Andy and Claire meet?

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