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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 happens when Goodenow slips climbing over the fence?
(a) He shouts in pain.
(b) He vomits.
(c) He breaks his leg.
(d) He knocks himself unconscious.

2. How old is Lally Two, the youngest of the campers?
(a) Nine.
(b) Ten.
(c) Eleven.
(d) Twelve.

3. Why don't the Bedwetters steal a car from a motel, as they had originally planned to do?
(a) Because there aren't any motels in their neighborhood.
(b) Because all the motels they visit have empty parking lots.
(c) Because no one knows how to properly steal a car.
(d) Because a late arriving guest blew their opportunity.

4. What city does Cotton suggest they hitchhike back to to steal another car?
(a) Tuscan.
(b) Phoenix.
(c) Flagstaff.
(d) Tempe.

5. Which of the Bedwetters prompted the rest of the Bedwetters to sneak out of camp to watch "The Pretenders" in the movie theater?
(a) Goodenow.
(b) Teft.
(c) Shecker.
(d) Cotton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sin did Lally One commit, causing Cotton to scold him?

2. Which of the following campers is the leader of his cabin?

3. What is the name of the Bedwetters' tyrannical camp counselor?

4. Which of the following is NOT part of the Box Canyon Boys' Camp uniform?

5. How many feet in the air ways Teft's airplane flying when he was restrained?

Short Essay Questions

1. After relocating Lally Two, how does Cotton exhibit his leadership over the misfit boys, particularly in their decision to go forward with their "dangerous" plan?

2. Why aren't the boys arrested when they unexpectedly run into a police car while trying to steal a car?

3. Why did Lally One throw a temper tantrum and kill the animals in camp?

4. While driving into Arizona, what causes a lump to form in Cotton's throat?

5. What do the boys' camp uniforms look like?

6. What is the end result of Cotton's demand that the boys vote unanimously about whether or not they should continue their mission?

7. What family troubles does Goodenow struggle with when he is not at camp?

8. Why are Lally One and Shecker left behind during the drive toward the quest?

9. Why does Lally Two often act like an infant, and how did that affect his position within camp life?

10. What does Cotton dream about in the opening chapter of the novel?

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