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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Margery attend AA meetings in "We Get Along"?
(a) Her sister is an alcoholic.
(b) She picks up men at the meetings.
(c) She is an alcoholic.
(d) Her husband is an alcoholic.

2. Where does Chad hide his "manuscript" in "My Manuscript"?
(a) In the bathroom of a Trailways station
(b) Buried under the house
(c) In his dresser drawer
(d) Buried behind the shed

3. Why did Terry Glassman destroy his typewriter in "My Manuscript"?
(a) He was jealous of Chad's writing ability.
(b) He realized he was a failed writer.
(c) His father never responded to his letters.
(d) He wanted a set of golf clubs.

4. What is Drew majoring in at CCCC in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter"?
(a) Psychology
(b) Agricultural Science
(c) Criminal Justice
(d) Auto Mechanics

5. What concerns the narrator of "Firestone" most about Taylor?
(a) Taylor steals from the service station.
(b) Taylor lies to Carlton.
(c) Taylor cheats the narrator out of his job duties.
(d) Taylor threatens to hurt Carlton.

6. Who is the narrator of "My Manuscript"?
(a) Chad Holt
(b) Mr. Chatam
(c) Mr. Holt
(d) Terry Glassman

7. What does the narrator of "My Manuscript" aspire to become?
(a) A truck driver
(b) A doctor
(c) A writer
(d) A professional golfer

8. Why does the narrator begin cleaning bathrooms in "Firestone"?
(a) Carlton orders him to do so
(b) Customers complained of their filth
(c) To teach himself humility
(d) He is incapable of pumping gas

9. Who is Steve Dolger in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter"?
(a) A victim of homophobia
(b) Glen's current boyfriend
(c) Glen's brother
(d) Glen's ex-boyfriend

10. Why is Taylor given many of the narrator's job duties in "Firestone"?
(a) The narrator is incapable of performing the duties.
(b) The manager likes Taylor better than the narrator.
(c) Taylor claims he has a child to support.
(d) Taylor is more qualified.

11. What does Chad's father buy him for Christmas in "My Manuscript"?
(a) Alcohol
(b) A set of golf clubs
(c) Guitar lessons
(d) A typewriter

12. Why does the narrator of "Music for Lovers" think it is pointless for his daughter to listen to dance music?
(a) He will not allow her out of the house to go to dances.
(b) She does not have feet, and therefore, cannot dance.
(c) He thinks she is destined for a career as a nightclub singer.
(d) She does not have legs, and therefore, cannot dance.

13. What is the reason for the narrator's appearance on the Oprah show in "Parade"?
(a) He used to love others too much.
(b) His parents failed to give him the love he deserved.
(c) He loves his sister too much.
(d) No one has ever loved him.

14. Why does Brandon Tartikoff offer Don a contract for his life story in "Don's Story"?
(a) He feels sorry for Don.
(b) He wants to humiliate Don by telling his story in a movie.
(c) He believes the story contains everything that makes a story interesting.
(d) He thinks this is the only thing that will make Don leave him alone.

15. How did Trish's boyfriend react when she accidentally ran over his dog in "The Last You'll Hear From Me"?
(a) He verbally assaulted her.
(b) He broke up with her.
(c) He forgave her.
(d) He gave her the silent treatment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the narrator of "Music for Lovers" picture attending his imaginary nightclub act?

2. How does Melinda Delvecchio act towards Glen in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter"?

3. How did a piece of tissue become stuck in the narrator's ear in "Music for Lovers"?

4. Why did the Anita O'Day begin taking drugs in "Music for Lovers"?

5. What does Chad refuse to do when his brother is born in "My Manuscript"?

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