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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Youngblood do for a living?
(a) He is a blacksmith.
(b) He is an engineer.
(c) He is a teacher.
(d) He is a dentist.

3. What does the teacher complain to Pimko about in regard to his students?
(a) That his students aren't mature enough.
(b) That his students aren't dumb enough.
(c) That his students aren't immature enough.
(d) That his students aren't smart enough.

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

5. Through which of his body parts does Kneadus think Syphon's innocence can be ruined?
(a) Through his lungs.
(b) Through his hands.
(c) Through his eyes.
(d) Through his ears.

6. What is the professor who is known as "Anti-Filidor's" real last name?
(a) Cyrus.
(b) Jonas.
(c) Momsen.
(d) Spears.

7. Which of the following adjectives does Pimko use to describe the children on the playground in his notes?
(a) Overweight.
(b) Innocent.
(c) Excitable.
(d) Arrogant.

8. Which community does the narrator think is the stupidest community in the world?
(a) The academic community.
(b) The religious community.
(c) The art community.
(d) The sports community.

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

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

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

12. Which of the following groups of people does Kneadus praise?
(a) Painters.
(b) Peasants.
(c) Prophets.
(d) Policemen.

13. 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 shrinking.
(c) He feels himself heating-up.
(d) He feels himself shaking.

14. How do the children react when they read Pimko's notes about their behavior?
(a) They are outraged.
(b) They are confused.
(c) They are apathetic.
(d) They are excited.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator think will happen to a novel in which the first word is heroic?

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

3. What grade does Joey enroll in at the Piórkowski school?

4. How does Joey feel when he wakes up from his bizarre dream at the opening of the novel?

5. How does Mrs. Youngblood react when the schoolgirl kicks Joey?

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