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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Nathan's parents listen to on the radio on Sundays?
(a) The Eternal Light.
(b) Church services.
(c) The Newark Sunday papers.
(d) Classical music.

2. Who does Nathan's father contact for help in getting to a higher person for advice about Nathan's story?
(a) An uncle.
(b) A grandfather.
(c) A cousin
(d) A brother.

3. What publication writes a blurb about Nathan?
(a) New York Post.
(b) Saturday Evening Post.
(c) New York Times.
(d) Saturday Review.

4. Who is Meema Chaya?
(a) Nathan's cousin.
(b) Nathan's aunt.
(c) Nathan's great-aunt.
(d) Nathan's grandmother.

5. Who is Betsy?
(a) Lonoff's daughter.
(b) Nathan's ex-girlfriend.
(c) Lonoff's wife.
(d) Nathan's mother.

6. How often do the buses stop at Elizabeth Ave?
(a) Every 2 hours.
(b) Every hour.
(c) Every 15 minutes.
(d) Every half-hour.

7. What school does Lonoff teach at?
(a) Berkshires College.
(b) Harvard University.
(c) Athene College.
(d) University of Chicago.

8. Who can play Chopin well?
(a) Hope.
(b) Lonoff.
(c) Amy.
(d) Betsy.

9. What does Nathan's father say people read about instead of reading art?
(a) People.
(b) Animals.
(c) Religion.
(d) Authors.

10. Where did Nathan get accepted to spend the winter months when he was younger?
(a) Church camp.
(b) Amish colony.
(c) Quahsay Colony.
(d) Mormon camp.

11. What religion are Lonoff and Nathan?
(a) Christian.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Jewish.
(d) Muslim.

12. How is Nathan getting to New York from his parents' house?
(a) Car.
(b) Bus.
(c) Train.
(d) Plane.

13. What do the neighbors call Nathan's father?
(a) Zuckerman.
(b) Doc.
(c) Zucky.
(d) Doctor.

14. Which branch of the military did the narrator serve in?
(a) Navy.
(b) Army.
(c) National Guard.
(d) Marines.

15. Who does Nathan try to write a letter to in Lonoff's study?
(a) Amy.
(b) Lonoff.
(c) Betsy.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of suit is the "great man" wearing in Chapter 1?

2. What month does the narrator reference in the opening of Chapter 1?

3. What do the college boys call the overseer?

4. What kind of car does Amy drive?

5. Why does Lonoff have different colored paper on his desk?

(see the answer keys)

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