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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the narrator's appetite return?
(a) After two days.
(b) New Year's Day.
(c) After a week.
(d) New Year's Eve.

2. In what state does the story take place?
(a) Washington.
(b) New York.
(c) California.
(d) Oregon.

3. Who is Frank Martin?
(a) The proprietor of the facility.
(b) The narrator's friend.
(c) Another patient at the facility.
(d) The narrator's boss.

4. According to "the guy who travels," why is he at the facility?
(a) He has no idea.
(b) He caused a commotion on a plane.
(c) He was drunk at work.
(d) He hit his wife.

5. How does Tiny fall at the beginning of the story?
(a) From a standing position onto the floor.
(b) Slumps across the table.
(c) Onto the floor while getting up from his chair.
(d) From a seated position in his chair onto the floor.

6. What part of J.P.'s body gets broken on the job?
(a) Arm.
(b) Leg.
(c) Nose.
(d) Thumb.

7. What does the proprietor say to the other men about Tiny after he has fallen?
(a) "Give him air!"
(b) "Don't move him!"
(c) "Call 911!"
(d) "Lift his head!"

8. What does the proprietor smoke?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Pipe.
(c) He doesn't smoke.
(d) Cigars.

9. Who advises J.P.'s wife to leave him?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her boss.
(c) Her best friend.
(d) Her father and brother.

10. How long does the proprietor of the facility recommend that patients stay in treatment?
(a) A day or two.
(b) At least a week.
(c) At least a month.
(d) At least two months.

11. When the narrator meets J.P.'s wife, what does he notice about her hands?
(a) Big knuckles.
(b) Chapped.
(c) Gold wedding ring.
(d) Long nails.

12. Why does the proprietor suggest the narrator stay longer at the facility this time?
(a) The narrator looks bad.
(b) The narrator needs a rest.
(c) The holidays are hard.
(d) The facility needs money.

13. What is J.P.'s real name?
(a) Jules Penny.
(b) Jim Penny.
(c) Joe Penny.
(d) Jack Penny.

14. What word does J.P. use to describe how the facility's proprietor makes him feel?
(a) Loser.
(b) Misfit.
(c) Bug.
(d) Dog.

15. Where do the narrator and J.P. place their feet while sitting on the porch?
(a) On the porch railing.
(b) On stools.
(c) On other chairs.
(d) On the rungs of their chairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What three things does J.P. mention hearing from the bottom of the well?

2. What does J.P. say he wanted to do when he got out of high school?

3. What is the earliest in the day that J.P. drinks?

4. Why do the narrator and J.P. look forward to meals?

5. When J.P. physically fights with his wife, what does she do?

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