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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. Who asks Dave about his situation?
(a) A teacher
(b) A student
(c) A mother
(d) A father

2. What nationality is Toph's babysitter?
(a) Scottish
(b) Italian
(c) Irish
(d) German

3. Where is Toph sleeping?
(a) In his bed
(b) On the couch
(c) On the kitchen floor
(d) On a rug

4. Where does Meredith agree to meet Dave?
(a) In Mexico
(b) At a restaurant
(c) At a bar
(d) Outside her apartment

5. What lie does Dave tell a female friend about Toph?
(a) He passed entrance exams to Harvard
(b) He wets the bed
(c) He is a member of mensa
(d) He shot a friend

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dave convince Toph to do in this section?

2. What do Dave and Toph have sword fights with?

3. What kind of woman is Dave dating in this chapter?

4. What is the name of Dave's younger brother?

5. What do Dave and his sibling live off?

Short Essay Questions

1. Give an example of Dave and Toph's being late.

2. Why does Dave call a nurse rather than take his mother to the hospital?

3. Describe Dave's search for his wallet.

4. How does Dave's situation change at the beginning of chapter 3?

5. In what way does Dave struggle with the memory of his parents in Chapter 4?

6. Summarize Chapter 4.

7. How does Dave's disorganization affect Toph?

8. What kind of relationships with women does Dave have during this period?

9. Why does Dave feel uncomfortable when he takes Toph to Little League games?

10. Summarize Chapter 3.

(see the answer keys)

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