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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how many years has Starnes worked at the same place?
(a) Just a couple months.
(b) 33.
(c) 10.
(d) 60.

2. From where did Starnes retire?
(a) The sheriff's office.
(b) He was a self-employed farmer.
(c) The factory in Gutshot.
(d) He is a self-employed writer and still works.

3. What does Colin think about as he is lying on the ground?
(a) The night of graduation.
(b) Becoming a tour guide.
(c) Working in a convenience store.
(d) Meeting his first Katherine.

4. Why does Colin believe he is past the prime of his life?
(a) Because he finds a gray hair in his head.
(b) Because he lost a debate to a kid who is younger than he.
(c) Because he cannot imagine meeting a 20th Katherine.
(d) Because prodigies generally peak at 12 or 13 years.

5. What does Colin tell his parents when he calls them?
(a) That he is visiting some colleges.
(b) That he and Hassan are still wandering.
(c) The truth about what he's doing.
(d) He decides not to call them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Colin decide to burn?

2. Who is working at the convenience store when Colin and Hassan drop off Lindsey there?

3. What does Colin do for the first time since he and Katherine XIX broke up?

4. Why does the tour guide take off her tee shirt?

5. Why does Colin call his mother?

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