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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 does Kathleen try to convince him to do?
(a) Go home.
(b) Go to a movie.
(c) Eat something.
(d) Rest.

2. What does the man not look up to see?
(a) The young boy eating a hamburger.
(b) The Germans watching him.
(c) The others in the barracks also wanting food.
(d) The young boy in front of him.

3. The title of the novel refers to what type of accident?
(a) Theft.
(b) Medical.
(c) Cab.
(d) Miscommunication.

4. What is Kathleen determined to see?
(a) The protagonist eat a meal.
(b) Her family.
(c) The Brothers Karamazov.
(d) The city skyline.

5. Why does Kathleen convince him to do this?
(a) He needs a break from reality.
(b) He needs to sleep.
(c) He admits to having eaten nothing all day.
(d) He looks tired.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite what does the stranger stay with him?

2. Of what does he tell her that he will dream?

3. Where does his mind wander?

4. What is before them?

5. What is this person waiting to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the protagonist begin to tell the stranger his story?

2. Describe the scene between the protagonist and the stranger.

3. Describe the protagonist's first evening with Kathleen.

4. Describe the story and the main character.

5. What happens when the protagonist tries to eat a hamburger?

6. What does the protagonist realize years later about his grandmother?

7. After his memory, what does he have a strong desire to do?

8. What is significant about this meeting between the protagonist and Kathleen?

9. Describe the details of the accident.

10. To what does the title refer?

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