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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 surprises Jack about the 80-year-old man who gives him a ride?
(a) He drives fast.
(b) He doesn't talk much.
(c) He is rich.
(d) He smokes marijuana.

2. What is Jack supposed to buy in the dream he has in the forest?
(a) Some medical supplies.
(b) A steak.
(c) A house.
(d) A coffin.

3. Where does Jack take Simon the day after they go to the racetrack?
(a) The Buddhist Academy.
(b) Chinatown.
(c) The Cellar.
(d) Skid Row.

4. What is David D'Angeli's nickname?
(a) The Pope.
(b) The Priest.
(c) The Minister.
(d) The Reverend.

5. What does Jack like to invent?
(a) Images.
(b) Drinks.
(c) Games.
(d) Words.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a mountain that Jack enjoys looking at and pondering?

2. What does Jack call his friend, Simon?

3. What does Cody plan to do with his racetrack winnings?

4. What instrument does Moore play?

5. How long is the hike from the cabin to the ferry?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jack feel about his reflection while he is in the woods in Washington?

2. What does Jack observe in the streets while heading to his favorite jazz club?

3. What does Jack think about the men looking at a pornographic magazine?

4. What does Jack say he could do if he were made Sultan?

5. What is so important to Jack about the date of August 22nd?

6. Why is Jack not affected by the news stories going on around him when he is in Washington?

7. What does Jack do every night at 8:00 while he is working in Washington?

8. How does the waitress at the luncheonette treat Jack?

9. What is so ironic to Jack as he descends the mountain where he has resided all season?

10. What is Jack's schedule like at college?

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