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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator feel about literary critics who hold fast to the iron-clad rules of construction?
(a) He ridicules them.
(b) He is confused by them.
(c) He admires them.
(d) He ignores them.

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

3. What is the schoolgirl doing when Joey barges into her bedroom after the phone call?
(a) She is ironing her pants.
(b) She is polishing her shoes.
(c) She is knitting a pair of socks.
(d) She is sewing a button on a jacket.

4. What physical change does Joey feel in his body as he is speaking with Dr. Pimko?
(a) He feels himself expanding.
(b) He feels himself shaking.
(c) He feels himself shrinking.
(d) He feels himself heating-up.

5. How do the students in Joey's classroom react when they meet him for the first time?
(a) They beat him up.
(b) They welcome him.
(c) They tease him.
(d) They ignore him.

6. What insect does Kneadus eat as counter-attack to the first face in the dual?
(a) A cricket.
(b) An ant.
(c) A fly.
(d) A beetle.

7. What does the schoolgirl do to pass her time while she is waiting for her parents to get home after Joey arrives?
(a) She paints her toenails.
(b) She braids her hair.
(c) She picks at her skin.
(d) She brushes her teeth.

8. Which of the following sciences does Professor Filidor study?
(a) Synthesis.
(b) Analysis.
(c) Physics.
(d) Chemistry.

9. What grade does Joey enroll in at the Piórkowski school?
(a) Eight grade.
(b) Sixth grade.
(c) Forth grade.
(d) Second grade.

10. According to the narrator, what are all writers dependent on above all else?
(a) Talent.
(b) Inspiration.
(c) Audience.
(d) Truth.

11. Which of the following familial groups has the largest influence on the way Joey lives his life?
(a) His grandparents.
(b) His siblings.
(c) His aunts.
(d) His step-parents.

12. Which of the following metaphors does the narrator use to describe the way a novel is constructed?
(a) Like a house.
(b) Like a human body.
(c) Like a rainbow.
(d) Like a pot of stew.

13. What language does Joey's class work on translating, even though no one is prepared?
(a) Latin.
(b) Greek.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Pig Latin.

14. What does the narrator extol for creating mythology?
(a) Character.
(b) Symbolism.
(c) Repetition.
(d) Metaphor.

15. Which of the following characters is the first to question Joey about his real age?
(a) Mr. Youngblood.
(b) The schoolgirl.
(c) Mrs. Youngblood.
(d) Pimko.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Filibur know he must slap Momsen to save his wife's life?

2. Who is the one person Kopydra yearns for more than any other?

3. Which of the following career choices does Joey find most annoying?

4. What is the name of the gang of boys Syphon puts together?

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

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