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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. In Chapter 19, what does Patrick end up doing to Silky String?
(a) Biting off part of his ear.
(b) Ripping his clothing.
(c) Stealing his money.
(d) Stabbing him in the foot.

2. What happens to Lawrence in Chapter 12?
(a) He moves to the United States.
(b) He is on a television show.
(c) He is killed in the war.
(d) He is taken prisoner of war.

3. What do Patrick and Terence do after talking in Chapter 27?
(a) Sing.
(b) Shake hands.
(c) Decide to move in together.
(d) Dance.

4. Who is Terence?
(a) Patrick's parole officer.
(b) Patrick's therapist.
(c) Patrick's uncle.
(d) Patrick's lawyer.

5. What did Patrick's brother bring home from Africa?
(a) Ivory jaguars.
(b) Silver snakes.
(c) Ebony elephants.
(d) Gold lions.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 27, when does Patrick encounter Terence?

2. What does Father Bernard believe is missing from his Christmas masses?

3. In Chapter 25, what does Patrick call his landlady?

4. How old is Martina when the incident behind the creamery occurs?

5. What year is it in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens during the bombing described in Chapter 23?

2. What does Patrick pretend in Chapter 4?

3. Why did Father Bernard lose his passion?

4. How does Patrick become bolder in Chapter 6?

5. What types of imaginary games does the "Kane Gang" play?

6. What happens between Patrick and Silky String in Chapter 19?

7. What do Patrick and Terence talk about in Chapter 27?

8. What is the song about that Patrick has his mother sing in his short story?

9. What do Patrick and Charlie do when Patrick moves in, in Chapter 14?

10. What nickname does Patrick give Laurence, and where does it come from?

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