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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. Does Kidd seem to sincerely care about Lanya?
(a) No, he uses her for amusement.
(b) No, he just wants to have sex with her.
(c) Yes, but he is doubtful about her loyalty.
(d) Yes, but he does not know how to tell her.

2. Have Kidd's memory problems gone away?
(a) Yes, because of pills he finds.
(b) Yes, they are able to help Kidd fully remember.
(c) No, but he only rarely has memory lapses.
(d) No, he still has black outs.

3. What prompts Kidd to want to write again?
(a) Lanya pushes him.
(b) Tak thinks he should try one more time.
(c) The scorpions inspire him to try.
(d) A discussion between him and Milly concerning a fight.

4. When Kidd is finally able to see Lanya, what do they discuss?
(a) Their inability to effectively communicate.
(b) Denny's oddness.
(c) Poetry and capital punishment.
(d) Ways to improve their relationship.

5. Does anyone do anything about the vandalism?
(a) Yes, an angry mob attacks.
(b) The police arrest the scorpions.
(c) The local newspaper writes an article about it.
(d) Kidd turns them in.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are people asking questions about Kidd?

2. When Lanya arrives, what does she wish to give back to Kidd?

3. What primarily makes up this chapter?

4. Why is Kidd feeling doubtful about his work?

5. The constant sex, violence, and manipulations prove that the people of Bellona have _______.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is true about the scorpions and other people in Bellona who do nothing with their time?

2. Why do Edward and Kidd both decide to join the scorpions?

3. Why does June try to go to her brother for help?

4. Why does Kamp feel like it's finally time to leave Bellona?

5. Suddenly, what does Kidd have trouble remembering?

6. Why does Kidd begin to doubt his own writing?

7. Why is Kidd shocked that people want to know about his life?

8. Who makes sure that Kidd's poems are saved amongst the chaos of the scorpions?

9. What does everyone's willingness to participate in group sexual acts say about the people in Bellona?

10. Why are the scorpions moving again?

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