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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 does Kidd think the reason for Bobby's death may have been?
(a) Eddy told June to kill Bobby.
(b) Bobby was spying on the scorpions.
(c) Bobby gave June the poster of Harrison.
(d) Bobby tried to hurt June. She acted in self defense.

2. After Kidd is finished cleaning, what do the Richards give him?
(a) Some clothes.
(b) A place to sleep.
(c) A bath.
(d) Dinner.

3. What does Kidd begin to think about his writing and poetry?
(a) They are the best poems ever.
(b) He will ask Newboy for guidance.
(c) He wants to get better.
(d) That he will stop writing altogether.

4. At Reverend Taylor's house, to whom does Kidd talk?
(a) Francine.
(b) Frank.
(c) Calkins.
(d) Newboy.

5. Why is Kidd upset while on the job?
(a) He is insulted by the Richards.
(b) He has not gotten paid by the Richards.
(c) Mrs Richards has a psychotic break.
(d) He sees Mrs. Richards having an affair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kidd go back to the park commune?

2. Did the Richards ever have any intention of paying Kidd?

3. How does Kidd and Denny's relationship begin?

4. Who is Ernest Newboy?

5. When Lanya arrives at the Reverend's house, what does she tell Kidd?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Kidd agree to stay at the Richards' place until Mr. Richards gets home?

2. What is odd about June Richards?

3. Why do Lanya and Kidd think June may have killed Bobby?

4. What does Lanya believe in?

5. Who does Kidd meet in the first chapter of the book?

6. In this section, Kidd starts to lose time again, how does this affect him?

7. How do the scorpions tempt Kidd?

8. Why is Frank's introduction important in this part of the novel?

9. Why does Kidd expect to be given answers concerning his identity from the woman in the cave?

10. When Kidd first starts writing his poems, what does he think will happen?

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