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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 the woman Kidd met turn into before his eyes?
(a) An animal.
(b) A tree.
(c) A prism.
(d) Water.

2. How does Kidd and Denny's relationship begin?
(a) Lanya introduces them.
(b) Tak introduces Denny to Kidd.
(c) Denny saves Kidd's life in a fight.
(d) Kidd saves Denny's life in a scuffle.

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

4. What does this person give to Kidd?
(a) A newspaper.
(b) An article.
(c) A sample of his poetry book.
(d) A story.

5. From the discussion at the bar regarding the riots, it becomes clear that _____
(a) No one cares that riots happen.
(b) Bellona does whatever it wants.
(c) No one reads outside information about Bellona or the riots.
(d) No one cares what people on the outside actually think of Bellona.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mr. Richards arrives home, who is still with Mrs. Richards?

2. After the two make love, what does Kidd feel?

3. Who is George Harrison?

4. As KIdd runs away from the woman, who does he find next?

5. Where is Kidd finally dropped off?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the scorpions tempt Kidd?

2. Why did Lanya destroy all of her paintings?

3. Why do the scorpions begin to trust Kidd?

4. What is odd about June Richards?

5. In Chapter II, what else does Kidd realize about his past?

6. The next day, why does Kidd take a job from Madame Brown?

7. What does Mr. Richards do everyday he "goes to work."

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

9. What is odd about the people who stay in Bellona after the event?

10. What does Kidd remember and not remember about himself?

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