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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. When Sammy and Joe attend a party, what is the occupation of the man who is honored there?
(a) A clothing designer.
(b) An actor.
(c) An artist.
(d) A writer.

2. How does Joe get to New York?
(a) By boat.
(b) By car.
(c) By bus.
(d) By train.

3. Which character inspires Joe to draw a new comic book character?
(a) Julie.
(b) Hoffman.
(c) Anapol.
(d) Rosa.

4. What does Anapol fear?
(a) Joe's love affairs.
(b) Joe's rage.
(c) Sammy's romantic interests.
(d) Sammy's lack of guidance.

5. Who is referred to as the "Mighty Molecule"?
(a) Joe's father.
(b) Sammy's father.
(c) Joe.
(d) Thomas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the soul and driver of the comic book project?

2. What is the name of Joe's father?

3. In the first comic, who does The Escapist knock down?

4. When Joe leaves a note, who does he sign it as from?

5. Why does Sammy have weak legs?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sammy marry Rosa?

2. What inspires Joe to create a new comic book character?

3. Describe Joe.

4. After reading about the story of an alleged jumper in the paper, why does Joe follow through with his plan in the end?

5. What is one subtle characteristic of Sammy that becomes more apparent at the party he attends with Joe?

6. What does the Golem represent?

7. Describe the editor's reaction to Sammy and Joe's first comic.

8. In what way is Sammy's sexuality represented?

9. According to Sam, what kind of relationship do Batman and Robin have?

10. Describe the party that Sammy and Joe attend.

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