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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Pimko hide while taking notes on the children while they play at the playground?
(a) Behind a dumpster.
(b) Behind a tree.
(c) In his car.
(d) Underneath the slide.

2. Which of the following adjectives is not used by Joey to describe the schoolgirl when he sees her for the first time?
(a) Youthful.
(b) Athletic.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Powerful.

3. How does Joey feel about having to stay with the Youngbloods while he is in school?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is disappointed.
(c) He is apathetic.
(d) He is excited.

4. In the dream, how does Joey react when he sees a younger apparition of himself waving to him?
(a) He runs away from the apparition.
(b) He waves back to the apparition.
(c) He slaps the apparition in the face.
(d) He shakes hands with the apparition.

5. What does Joey believe a writer's job should be?
(a) Speaking so no one can understand what you're saying.
(b) Speaking in one's own true voice.
(c) Speaking in a voice that represents the masses.
(d) Speaking so the people understand you.

6. Where does Syphon roll his eyes to in his first face for the dual?
(a) To Heaven.
(b) To the moon.
(c) To the stars.
(d) To the gods.

7. Who declares the winner of the dual?
(a) Kneadus.
(b) Syphus.
(c) Joey.
(d) Pimko.

8. What unit of currency is used in the town in which Momsen and Filibur live?
(a) Rubles.
(b) Dollars.
(c) Euros.
(d) Zlotys.

9. How does Joey feel about telling the school girl his true age?
(a) He does not want to tell her.
(b) He desperately wants to tell her.
(c) He is confused whether or not he should tell her.
(d) He doesn't think about telling her.

10. What is the name of the gang of boys Syphon puts together?
(a) The Lads.
(b) The Guys.
(c) The Men.
(d) The Dudes.

11. What is the name of the schoolgirl's friend who drinks whiskey?
(a) Annabell.
(b) Amanda.
(c) Annette.
(d) Anjelique.

12. After experiencing the dream in which the apparition waves to him, what does Joey feel most inspired to do when he wakes up?
(a) Draw.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Write.
(d) Eat.

13. When Joey storms back into the schoolgirl's bedroom, what blinds him upon entry?
(a) The candles.
(b) The radiator.
(c) The lamp.
(d) The sun.

14. Who wins in the pistol shootout between Momsen and Filibur?
(a) Momsen.
(b) The men tie.
(c) Neither man wins.
(d) Filibur.

15. How does Syphon rally his men when they seem to dwindle in the schoolyard fight?
(a) He screams curses at them.
(b) He sings to them.
(c) He ignores them.
(d) He threatens them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What grade does the teacher give to all the students to translate languages?

2. What does the teacher complain to Pimko about in regard to his students?

3. Which of the following characters doesn't know who Norwid is?

4. What does Joey dream about at the opening of the novel?

5. What hurtful name does the schoolgirl call Joey when he is sitting in her bedroom?

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