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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. What is the name of Charlie's younger brother?
(a) Richie.
(b) Raoul.
(c) Rolph.
(d) Randy.

2. How many years have passed since the women have seen Lou?
(a) 18.
(b) 15.
(c) 20.
(d) 23.

3. Rhea says that they are all sick of the _____.
(a) Hippies.
(b) Yuppies.
(c) Establishment.
(d) Government.

4. How many times has Lou been married?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

5. What instrument did Scotty build?
(a) Synthesizer.
(b) Steel guitar.
(c) Conga drum.
(d) Mandolin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Lou's travel agent?

2. What is the name of the high school hangout?

3. Where does the character whose point of view is shared in Chapter 6 live?

4. Chapter 6 is written from the point of view of ____.

5. On what street is Bennie's office located?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 2, Bennie meets with record executives. What is the topic of conversation?

2. What are Alex's impressions of Sasha's apartment?

3. Explain the scene at the Stop/Go house. What happens at the music session?

4. Explain the gold cure. What is Bennie's explanation to his son?

5. Explain Bennie's thoughts about the girl band and how it triggers a memory of his youth. What is the song title that comes out of that memory?

6. Explain the author's flash forward. What becomes of each character?

7. How does Lou react when he sees Rhea and Jocelyn? How has the atmosphere changed?

8. Explain the scene in which Scotty visits Bennie's office.

9. Discuss the gig at the Mab. Who is present? How does the gig turn out?

10. What happens during and after the gig at the Mab?

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