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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How tall was Carey's father?
(a) 5'7".
(b) 5'6".
(c) 5'4".
(d) 5'9".

2. What do the "Two Treasure Chests" refer to in metaphor in the chapter with the same title?
(a) Coffins.
(b) Cars.
(c) Clay's lungs.
(d) Suitcases.

3. How long did Penelope suffer from her illness before she died?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 1 year.

4. On what days does the narrator say Clay came home to The Surrounds while working with his father in "Arkansas"?
(a) Mondays.
(b) Fridays.
(c) Saturdays.
(d) Thursdays.

5. Where was Penelope's body found?
(a) In the hospital lounge.
(b) In her bedroom.
(c) In a church.
(d) In the garage.

6. Who cared for the Dunbar brothers when Penelope gave birth to Clay?
(a) Mrs. Anderson.
(b) Mr. Snoddy.
(c) Mrs. Crenshaw.
(d) Mrs. Chilman.

7. How long after Penelope's death did Michael disappear altogether from his family?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 1 year.

8. What did Henry refer to Matthew as in "The Grand Entrance"?
(a) The Human Ball-and-Chain.
(b) The Smiler.
(c) Mr. Reliable.
(d) The Pet Collector.

9. How old was Carey when her father was thrown from a horse and badly injured?
(a) 8.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 10.

10. How old was Tommy when he got lost in the city looking for the museum in "Survival of the Dunbar Boys"?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 15.

11. At what high school did Penelope work while raising her sons?
(a) Hyperno High School.
(b) Anderson High School.
(c) Kemberville High School.
(d) Swatzky High School.

12. What job did Carey's mother take when the family moved to the city?
(a) A banking job.
(b) A marketing job.
(c) A teaching job.
(d) A nursing job.

13. Where did Penelope ask her family to take her for beers when she was dying?
(a) The Parisian.
(b) The White Horse.
(c) The East Tower.
(d) The Naked Arms.

14. How old was Clay when he began learning to play piano?
(a) 13.
(b) 5.
(c) 9.
(d) 7.

15. What color was Carey's hair?
(a) Black.
(b) Brown.
(c) Blonde.
(d) Auburn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who assisted Penelope's suicide?

2. How much money did Henry make a night for months by walking the dogs of the patrons of the Naked Arms, according to Matthew in "Survival of the Dunbar Boys"?

3. Who was Achilles' mother in Greek mythology?

4. When growing up, Matthew says that he and his brothers should have had what printed on t-shirts because they said it a dozen times a day (244)?

5. When training with McAndrew, on what days could apprentices ask questions?

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