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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 recent injury does Miles have?
(a) Cat scratch
(b) Broken leg
(c) Back strain
(d) Broken ankle

2. Who is the unpopular kid that the school principal pushes off on Tick?
(a) Josh Vincent
(b) John Vaughn
(c) Mike MacKenzie
(d) John Voss

3. Who is Tick's art teacher?
(a) Mrs. Robinson
(b) Mr. Rogers
(c) Mrs. Roderigue
(d) Mr. Roberts

4. With whom do Cindy and Miles have a conversation at the game?
(a) Max
(b) Father Tom
(c) Jimmy Minty
(d) Principal Meyer

5. On what number is Janine fixated as she sits at the ballgame?
(a) 50
(b) 20
(c) 60
(d) 100

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Janine end up writing on the napkin?

2. From whom did Jimmy's father derive many of his opinions?

3. What does Zack break in the cafeteria?

4. What does Miles discover from the newspaper photo?

5. What is Miles' mother's job?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Miles trying to improve the economy of Empire Falls?

2. Explain the significance of the river as a metaphor for life in Empire Falls.

3. How do you know that Janine is having second thoughts about marrying Walt?

4. Explain how the driving lesson with Mrs. Whiting helps Miles overcome his fear.

5. Explain the irony in Miles' not having driven a car before taking driver's education.

6. Why does David keep pressuring Miles about a liquor license?

7. Explain how Jimmy Minty is a true product of his environment.

8. Name the three events of Part 3, Chapter 15 which foreshadow coming events for the plot.

9. Explain how Miles is too good for his own good.

10. What is the role of Timmy, the cat, in the story?

(see the answer keys)

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