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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Ford perform with Jim at the wheel?
(a) Like a Porsche.
(b) Faster than a Ferrari.
(c) A tad slower than a Lamborghini.
(d) The same as any standard Ford.

2. What does Jim believe will happen if he discovers he has a mental condition?
(a) The Friend will fly back to outer space.
(b) He will explode.
(c) Holly will leave him.
(d) The Enemy will kill everyone.

3. What is the Ironheart Farm's greatest selling point?
(a) The artesian well.
(b) It is close to transport connections.
(c) The lush landscaping.
(d) The old windmill.

4. Why does Corbett suggest Jim's real name is Ironhead?
(a) They family was known to be hot headed like an iron.
(b) Jim has a plate of iron inserted in his skull.
(c) The family became rich through mining iron.
(d) The family was known for being hard headed.

5. When did Jim last see Corbett Handahl?
(a) Last time Jim was sick.
(b) When Jim was ten years old.
(c) When Jim's grandpa died.
(d) Three years ago.

6. Which cast member of the movie is one of Holly's favorites?
(a) Robert Vaughn.
(b) Robert De Niro.
(c) Emma Watson.
(d) Emmet Walsh.

7. What causes Henry to cry?
(a) Holly tells him Jim is very troubled.
(b) Remembering how he physically abused Jim.
(c) He thinks that Holly being impolite to him.
(d) Holly reveals her love for Jim.

8. How does The Friend in the book communicate with Jim Jamison?
(a) It writes words inside his mind.
(b) Through the use of tapping sounds in Morse code.
(c) It vocalizes its thoughts in a human voice.
(d) Via two yellow lined tablets.

9. What does Corbett think causes the strong vibrations?
(a) A dust storm.
(b) An earthquake.
(c) The coming of The Enemy.
(d) A tornado.

10. What town is closest to the Ironheart Farm?
(a) New Svenborg.
(b) Santa Barbara.
(c) Solvang.
(d) Los Olivos.

11. How does the alien in the book make Jim forget about its existence?
(a) By setting fire to the tablets used for their conversations.
(b) It threatens him with its evil alter ego.
(c) It knocks Jim unconscious to give him amnesia.
(d) By turning his memories into a dream.

12. What realization drives Holly to flee the farm?
(a) She wants to be a journalist again.
(b) Jim is the The Enemy.
(c) Aliens are going to invade the farm.
(d) Jim does not love her.

13. What kind of act did Jim's parents have?
(a) Circus and trapeze.
(b) A mentalist act.
(c) A magic show.
(d) Hypnotism.

14. Why is The Enemy now able to come while Jim is awake?
(a) It has defeated The Friend.
(b) Jim has not had enough sleep.
(c) It is no longer afraid of the dark.
(d) His subconscious is getting desperate.

15. How long ago did Lena actually die?
(a) Twenty four years.
(b) No one knows.
(c) Nineteen years.
(d) Several weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Holly discover about the librarian?

2. What does Mrs. Gwynn give Holly?

3. What almost breaks Holly's back in the pharmacy?

4. How does Holly stop The Enemy from swallowing them up in Tivoli Garden?

5. What did Jim's mother want to be?

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