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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. If Kidd ever gets to write a book, what would he like to call his book?
(a) Brass Orchids.
(b) Magic Orchids.
(c) Manic Orchids.
(d) Black Orchids.

2. To whom does Lanya want to show Kidd's poems?
(a) Frank.
(b) Calkins.
(c) Millie.
(d) Newboy.

3. What is Calkins house like?
(a) Another apartment complex.
(b) Very close to the bar.
(c) A large house/compound.
(d) A shack.

4. What secret does June beg Kidd to keep?
(a) That she was raped.
(b) That she actually likes to date women instead of men.
(c) She is sneaking into the kitchen to eat food.
(d) June was at the bar last night and does not want her parents to know.

5. What kind of people are the people of Bellona?
(a) People incapable of action.
(b) People who just let life drift by without actually living.
(c) Do-it-yourself people.
(d) Helpful and kind.

Short Answer Questions

1. From the discussion at the bar regarding the riots, it becomes clear that _____

2. At Reverend Taylor's house, to whom does Kidd talk?

3. Why is Mrs. Richards afraid to leave her apartment, let alone Bellona?

4. Where does Kidd believe he has been held for some time, but cannot quite remember?

5. Who is the only person in Bellona who seems to read outside news?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprises Kidd about the sample book copy?

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

3. When Kidd tries to discuss the riots with people at the bar, he realizes what?

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

5. What does Lanya believe in?

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

7. By whom is Kidd beaten up and why does this happen?

8. Why did Lanya destroy all of her paintings?

9. Why is Layna surprised that Kidd got a job?

10. What event does Kidd hope changes Mrs Richards and forces her to see reality?

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